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KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new transfers for customs officials. These notifications mandate that officials and officers previously assigned to certain formations will be transferred to…
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the functions and jurisdiction of the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation (Customs), along with its regional Directorates. This notification defines…
Guided by the vision of the Government to modernize Pakistan’s tax infrastructure, FBR is reinforcing its commitment to advancing tax administration and enhancing revenue collection through advanced digital solutions. As…
KARACHI: A meeting was held on November 5, 2024, chaired by the Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South), Karachi, and attended by all Appraisement South Collectors and the Director of…
KARACHI: In a substantial advancement for taxpayer rights and fair tax administration, the Office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has seen impressive strides under the leadership of Honorable Dr.…
KARACHI: Notices were issued to Pakistan Customs and Deputy Attorney General Pakistan for 2.12.2024 by a custom appellate bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) in a petition filed by…
In Pakistan, trade-based money laundering falls under the jurisdiction of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), while hawala-hundi activities are overseen by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), according to Gazette Notification…
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has announced revised guidelines for the clearance of Iranian-origin goods, following a request from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of…
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified large scale transfers and postings of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers ranging BS-21 to BS-20 with immediate effect. Here is the list:…
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified large scale transfers and postings of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) officers ranging BS-20 to BS-19 with immediate effect. Mr. Ashraf Ali (Pakistan…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has retracted its decision to implement significant changes in Customs under the Prime Minister’s Information Plan. The issuance of SRO 1637(I)/2024 had raised legal…
KARACHI: A local importer doing business in Hyderabad city challenged SRO 1637(I)/2024 dated 18.10.2024 which brought significant changes in field formations of Pakistan Customs across Pakistan. The petitioner Haji Razzak…
KARACHI: The Customs Appellate Tribunals in Karachi and Lahore are facing severe operational challenges due to the absence of appointed Member-Technical officers from the Customs department. Three seats are already…
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue has notified transfer of Director General Transit Trade Karachi. Mr. Wajid Ali (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) is transferred from the office of Director General, Directorate General…
Karachi: Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has agreed, in an exclusive, candid and detailed…
Pakistan’s tax return filers can soon enjoy government incentives for active taxpayers, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will publish the new Active Taxpayer List (ATL) on November 1,…
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new assignments for several Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers, effective from various dates in October 2024. These changes are part of…
KARACHI: The Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has unearthed another illegal pilferage of confiscated goods from Karachi Airport’s Royal Service Terminal. Led by DG PCA Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ali and Director…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued SRO 1637(I)/2024, introducing significant changes to the structure and jurisdictions of Customs departments in Pakistan. According to this new notification, the Appraisement…
KARACHI: In a move aimed at streamlining and centralizing operations, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued SRO 1637(I)/2024, which redefines the structure and jurisdictions of Customs departments in…