PM orders probe into tax dodgers Updated 10 Sep, 2025 09:13am ISLAMABAD: In a renewed push to counter chronic tax evasion and address systemic flaws in revenue collection, Prime...
PM Shehbaz approves formation of digital ecosystem in FBR Updated 26 Jul, 2025 10:03pm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the creation of a modern, globally competitive digital ecosystem for the...
FBR tells PM: Tax-to-GDP ratio jumps 1.5pc to 10.6pc Updated 24 Jul, 2025 08:51am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday said the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio rose by 1.5...
PM spells out his govt’s top tax priorities Updated 15 Jul, 2025 08:50am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for simplifying tax returns and launching digital...
Govt to meet business community tomorrow, ahead of planned strike, says Aurangzeb Updated 14 Jul, 2025 10:41pm Emphasising constructive dialogue over confrontation, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the government...
FBR reforms: PM calls for launching digital invoicing system in Urdu Published 14 Jul, 2025 03:44pm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the digital invoicing system must be launched in Urdu to ensure...
PM launches first-ever AI-powered customs clearance, RSM Published 08 Jul, 2025 06:15am ISLAMABAD: In a game-changing move set to revolutionise the trade and tax landscape, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ...
FBR introduces Pakistan’s first AI-powered customs clearance system Updated 07 Jul, 2025 07:35pm Initiative aims at enhancing transparency, reducing human intervention, and facilitating trade
PM orders to digitise all industrial production processes Published 02 Jul, 2025 12:30pm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to digitise all industrial production processes, bringing them...
FBR reforms: PM Shehbaz orders 3rd-party validation Updated 03 Jun, 2025 09:03am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities to enlist internationally recognised...
PM calls for third-party validation of FBR reforms Updated 02 Jun, 2025 11:19pm In a key development towards the government’s reform agenda, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed...
National Targeting System unveiled to combat sales tax evasion Updated 21 May, 2025 09:57am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday issued stern directives to overhaul the Federal Board of Revenue...
Improving tax-to-GDP ratio crucial to ease Pakistan debt burden: FBR official Published 20 May, 2025 09:18pm Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chief commissioner Aftab Alam said on Tuesday improving tax-to-GDP ratio was...
National Targeting System being introduced to prevent sales tax evasion, PM told Updated 20 May, 2025 11:26pm PM Shehbaz says individuals, businesses involved in tax evasion do not deserve any leniency
PM Shehbaz directs swift action on pending tax cases to recover national wealth Updated 13 May, 2025 10:56pm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed on Tuesday that pending tax-related cases should be pursued effectively to...
Minister, FCCI chief discuss reforms in FBR Published 09 May, 2025 06:46am ISLAMABAD: President of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), Rehan Naseem Bharara, called on ...
PM Shehbaz directs FBR to accelerate digitisation work Updated 18 Jul, 2024 10:15pm Premier says reforms in FBR can increase revenue
Federal cabinet approves rules to expedite disposal of pending tax cases Published 15 May, 2024 04:31pm The Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals' member appointments will be governed by approved regulations
FBR starts process of blocking mobile SIMs of non-filers Updated 11 May, 2024 12:29am First batch comprising 5,000 non-filers has been communicated to telecom operators for disabling their mobile phone SIMs, board says
Transforming FBR Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am In the light of dynamic shifts in business and advancements in technology, it is opportune for the Federal Board of...
PM Shehbaz pledges revenue target achievement via FBR reforms Published 04 May, 2024 10:06pm Premier says required laws will be drafted to guarantee top positions are only awarded to capable and hardworking officials
Poor implementation of track-and-trace system: PM orders Bosal to identify erring officials Updated 03 May, 2024 09:20am ISLAMABAD: The government held several meetings on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday including a meeting...
FBR reforms top priority, says minister Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its priority towards the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
Reforms in FBR government’s top priority: Law Minister Updated 02 May, 2024 10:41pm Azam Nazeer Tarar says FBR restructuring aims to enhance the organisation's efficacy and governance
FBR orders PTA, telcos to block over 500,000 mobile SIMs of non-filers Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:56pm Authority says decision taken after they failed to file taxes
Ending hopium—lV Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am Our unsustainable economy is challenging our survival and requires measures by Ministry of Federal Education and...
FBR overstepping the line Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am EDITORIAL: About time the Islamabad High Court (IHC) gave honest taxpayers, swindled by the FBR (Federal Board of...
FBR, Karandaaz sign pact to work on digitisation of tax system Published 15 Mar, 2024 09:23pm The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) signed an agreement with Karandaaz Pakistan for digitisation of the tax system, a...
Govt considering incorporating agriculture, real estate into tax framework: Aurangzeb Updated 13 Mar, 2024 09:43pm Remarks come during finance minister's first visit to FBR, statement says govt looking at wholesale/retail, real estate, and agriculture sectors to broaden its tax base
Next govt to implement FBR reforms, says chairman Updated 22 Feb, 2024 04:13pm FBR will complete groundwork for reforms and submit it to the next government