FBR

New FBR measures set to begin in January to curb smuggling, including provincial crackdowns on illegal cigarettes.

We have complete data on non-filers, and action will commence on a large scale from November, says Rashid Langrial

FBR will work with agencies to track corrupt officers, says chairman, announcing a strict reward-punishment system.

Premier praised FBR Transformation Plan; encouraged officials to engage with taxpayers for feedback, recommendation

Shehbaz Sharif chairs a four-hour-long review meeting focused on FBR reforms and digitisation

Malik Amjad Zubair notes opposition to new taxes from IMF, but reiterates necessity due to economic pressures

A transparent written examination will be conducted for appointing judges to the tribunals

Highlighted efforts are underway to accelerate the digitization of FBR and privatization of PIA

Plans to collect Rs70b by increasing valuations to 90% of market prices

Property sector still receives “much-favourable status”, chairman FBR

Chambers warn new tax proposals could harm exports, call for revisions to prevent economic downturn

Here is a overview of how individuals, businesses can file their income tax returns before the FBR deadline on Sept 30

Promises Rs4.1tr revenue boost in 3 years by lowering tax rates, removing exemptions

Burdening tax-compliant sector more may lead to disinvestment as has already been witnessed

Considers whether to scrap 15% tax on banks or collect more

Report submitted in IHC in a public interest petition

Largest number registered in Lahore followed by Karachi

Revenue board misses 11-month tax collection target by Rs36b

Predicts 14.5% rate for May amid IMF’s proposal to impose 18% sales tax

It leads to evasion of income tax, sales tax and federal excise duty

Govt to enforce SIM card blockage for non-filers, spokesperson affirms

Inland Revenue commissioner orders physical inspection of record

Suggest measures for reindustrialisation, call for halt to deindustrialisation

Traders, businessmen hail FBR’s decision to bolster trade between Pakistan, Iran

Clarifies it only stopped coercive action against telcos not complying with SIM blocking order

Lawyer tells IHC that move unconstitutional

Non-compliant individuals to pay staggering 90% withholding charges instead of 2.5%

Telcos block 3,500 SIMs on tax body’s order

PM Shehbaz says digitisation process of the Federal Board of Revenue was in final stage

FBR communicates first batch of 5,000 non-filers to cellular firms

PM orders action against former project director, two former FBR chairmen

Companies seek over a week’s time from FBR to implement move

Govt informed of Rs200b revenue shortfall in current fiscal

Shahbaz says low revenue collection biggest challenge

PTA advises FBR to launch campaigns about filing tax returns through SMS

Interior ministry urges action, sends names to FBR chief

Finance minister orders FBR to start compulsory registration of retailers

Persistent auction irregularities prompt FBR action despite years of audit objections

Aims to promote use of plastic cards for tax payment to govt

Authority says it is engaged with cellular mobile operators on matter

Resolution seeks evidence on tax officer profiling

FBR orders blocking SIM cards of over half-a-million people

Around 1 million to 1.5 million SIM cards would be blocked, says official

Claims foreign exchange lost in importing machinery for track, trace system

Body led by bureaucrat investigates flawed T&T project, despite clearances

25 ‘incompetent, compromised’ officers removed on basis of spy agencies’ reports

Oversees steering committee’s approval of McKinsey proposal

FBR audits Pronet Ltd on suspicion of tax evasion, understated profits, misreported imports

Rehmatullah Khan was allegedly abducted in Kamalabad area, Rawalpindi, by unknown suspects

Proposes digitizing upcoming federal and provincial budgets