FBR to Implement Strict Measures for Unregistered Businesses

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is ramping up its efforts to ensure business compliance. According to official sources, the FBR will impose stringent measures on companies that fail to register. This move aims to tackle the significant tax gap in the country, which currently stands at a staggering Rs 3,400 billion in terms of …

FBR Denies Rumors of Mini Budget Amid Tax Collection Efforts

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has denied rumors of introducing a mini budget this fiscal year. Hamid Ateeq Sarwar, FBR Member Inland Revenue (IR) Policy, confirmed there was no need for a mini budget starting from October 1. He assured that the FBR aims to collect Rs 2,600-2,700 billion in taxes from July …

No Tax on Prize Money, Arshad Nadeem to Receive Hilal-i-Imtiaz

The nation is celebrating the historic achievement of Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s ace javelin thrower, who secured a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. His triumph has not only ended a 40-year wait for Olympic gold but also set a new world record with a throw of 92.97 meters. Amid the celebrations, the Federal Bureau …

CAP, CTO ink MoU for POS integration of tier-I retailers

Karachi: Aiming to collaborate and cooperate for POS integration of tier-I retailers within the jurisdiction of CTO, Karachi, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Consumers Association of Pakistan (CAP) and the Corporate Tax Office (CTO), Karachi. Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan has introduced sophisticated scheme for POS integration of …

International Prices of dible Oil Hiked Local Costs of Ghee

KARACHI: The unpredictable worldwide prices of edible oil have driven up local costs of ghee/vegetable in the country, and a sliding scale is needed to link the pricing of ghee in local markets with the international markets, according to a senior government official. Finance and Revenue Minister Shaukat Tarin, who presided over a meeting of …

Asim Ahmed appointed as new FBR chairman

ISLAMABAD: Asim Ahmed, on Friday, has been appointed as Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) new chairman as a notification from the  Establishment Division mentioned. The federal government on Friday appointed Asim Ahmed, as he is from the Inland Revenue. Following the retirement of incumbent chairman Javed Ghani, he was given charge of the tax regulatory …

Tax specialists observe issues in tax system

ISLAMABAD: Complications and irritants in current tax processes must be overcome in order to fully use the country’s tax capacity. According to former vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) MA Jabbar, taxation schemes are getting more nuanced with each budgetary exercise, likely due to the Federal Board of …

PTI’s Govt to recover 386 bn from sugar mills

Islamabad: The PTI government has decided to recover Rs 386 billion from sugar mills for which National Accountability Bureau cases have been sent. In a recent cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the Adviser on Accountability and Home Affairs to brief the Cabinet on the action taken so far on the report of the …

Atif Aslam in hot water for failing to pay Taxes

Karachi: Famous Pakistani singer, Atif Aslam, received a notice from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). According to the details FBR sent the superstar a month’s notice to pay all the taxes that are around Rs. 58 Million. FBR has also presented the notice after coming to know his income via audit for the year …

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