PM Sharif Approves Modern Digital Ecosystem for FBR Islamabad | July 29, 2025 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the establishment of a world-class digital ecosystem within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), directing the immediate hiring of gl

Retail Sector Sees Record Tax Collection, But FBR Misses IMF Target Despite a record increase in tax collection from the retail sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fallen short of meeting the revenue target set under the International Monetary

Industry Awaits Notification on 18% Tax Imposed on Cotton Imports The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to promptly issue a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) to enforce the 18% general sales tax (GST) on imported c

Real Estate Market Hit by Steep Property Tax Hike July 22, 2025 – LahoreThe recent surge in property taxes across several major cities in Pakistan has triggered widespread concern among homebuyers, investors, and real estate developers. What was once con

Tax Dispute Halts Pak-China Trade: Protests Spark Detentions, Highway Blockade in Hunza & Nagar By Monitoring Desk Trade activities between Pakistan and China came to a grinding halt on Monday as traders in Gilgit-Baltistan shut down the Silk Route

Pakistan Grants Tax Relief to Google Under New Digital Economy Law ISLAMABAD – July 2025 In a significant policy development, Pakistan has granted tax relief to Google under the newly enacted Digital Presence Proceeds Act 2025, sparking debate over the

FBR Plans Revamp of Tax Dispute Mechanism with Stakeholder Input By Monitoring DeskISLAMABAD – July 21, 2025 In a major step toward improving the efficiency and credibility of Pakistan’s tax dispute resolution system, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)