Tax administration
FBR Reforms & Tax Collection
Follow Pakistan's FBR reforms, tax-collection targets, faceless assessment, filing deadlines and the staffing changes shaping the tax system.
The reporting trail
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Pakistan / Business & FinanceAurangzeb says FBR reforms, cashless drive to widen tax net
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government is speeding up FBR reforms, promoting a cashless economy and using technology to widen the tax base.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceNational Assembly passes Rs18.77tr budget for FY2026-27
The National Assembly approved the Finance Bill 2026-27 after rejecting opposition amendments, clearing a Rs18,771 billion budget with new tax and duty rules.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceSenate panel backs 5pc withholding tax on social media earnings
A Senate finance committee approved a five per cent withholding tax on social media income, exempting creators earning up to Rs600,000 a year under the Finance Bill 2026.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan launches fixed 1% tax scheme for small shopkeepers
The government unveiled the Fixed Tax Asaan Scheme for traders with turnover up to Rs200 million, offering a flat 1% tax, simplified filing and exemptions from audits.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan set to let wide range of tax exemptions lapse in July 2026
The government is preparing to end a broad set of tax exemptions on 30 June 2026, bringing former tribal areas, electric vehicles and some industries into the standard tax net.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan weighs tax relief for salaried workers and firms despite IMF pressure
Pakistan is considering tax relief for salaried workers earning Rs150,000–200,000 a month and for businesses in the budget due on 5 June 2026, officials say.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceFBR misses revised 10-month tax target by Rs683 billion
The Federal Board of Revenue collected Rs10,263 billion against a revised July–April target of Rs10,946 billion, with April alone falling Rs73 billion short.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceSBP holds policy rate at 10.5pc, cites improving growth and 7.4pc core inflation
SBP held the policy rate at 10.5pc on 26 January 2026, citing 5.6pc headline inflation, 7.4pc core, 3.7pc Q1 GDP growth and $16.1bn FX reserves.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceTorkham Customs seize 21,000 rounds of arms in smuggling attempt
Pakistan Customs at Torkham said it seized more than 21,000 rounds of SMG and rifle cartridges from a vehicle on 13 January 2026 and lodged an FIR.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan forex reserves rise to $16bn, highest since FY21
The State Bank reported reserves of $16.055bn for the week ending 2 January 2026, the highest level since FY21, on rising remittances and heavy central-bank dollar buying.