Court Extends Ducky Bhai’s Physical Remand in Online Gambling Case
A local court in Lahore has extended the physical remand of YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, by four more days in a case involving the alleged promotion of…
FBR Introduces Strict Measures Against Non-Compliant Sales Taxpayers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented tough new measures targeting sales taxpayers who refuse access to their business premises for monitoring by tax officers. Under the updated Sales…
Jazz Resolves $158 Million Tax Dispute with FBR Following Court Verdict on Tower Sale hatGPT
Jazz, Pakistan’s largest telecom operator, has settled a prolonged tax dispute with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) by agreeing to pay $158 million. The resolution, facilitated through the Alternate…
FBR Extends Sales Tax Return Deadline for June 2025 to August 8
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has further extended the deadline for filing Sales Tax and Federal Excise Returns for the tax period of June 2025. Taxpayers can now submit…
FBR Revises Export Facilitation Scheme, Removes Cotton Items from Zero-Rating
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant revision to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), excluding key textile inputs — cotton yarn, grey cloth, and raw cotton —…
FBR Clarifies Cash Deposits into Seller’s Bank Account Are Valid for Tax Purposes
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification confirming that cash deposits made directly by buyers into a seller’s bank account will be treated as valid payments under…
FBR Cracks Down on Misuse of Official Vehicles After Karachi Incident
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued strict instructions to all its field formations to enforce full compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the use of the…
P@SHA Urges Pakistan to Ensure Predictable Tax Framework to Attract Billions in Tech Investment
Pakistan has the opportunity to unlock billions in technology investments—both domestic and foreign—by addressing the core concerns of investors: stable tax policies, streamlined remittances, and a unified digital compliance system….
FBR to Suspend or Cancel Terminal Operator Registrations Over Non-Compliance
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced strict action against terminal operators failing to meet minimum regulatory standards, including possible suspension or cancellation of their registration. This applies to…
Government Relaxes Asset Purchase Rules for Non-Filers
Government Relaxes Asset Purchase Rules for Non-Filers Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday unveiled new tax measures amounting to Rs. 36 billion, while also significantly easing earlier proposed restrictions on…
