Pakistan's tax authority (FBR) is under review regarding its performance and budget proposals, facing criticism over its competitiveness compared to regional peers like Bangladesh.

The entities involved

• Federal Board of Revenue →

  federal revenue department of Pakistan

  • A committee is questioning the Federal Board of Revenue regarding serious tax evasion and smuggling issues, including an absconding customs official.Mon 13:58
  • Government pushes for FBR tax collection system transformation, with ADB providing financial and technical assistance to Pakistan.Mon 04:06
• Pakistan →

  sovereign state in South Asia

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  • Pakistan is establishing long-term economic cooperation with Central Asia, including plans to join the International North-South Transport Corridor.Mon 17:36
• Bangladesh →

  country in South Asia

  • US diplomatic pressure and WFP humanitarian aid are deployed in Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya crisis.Mon 10:47
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Related events

• FBR manages tax collection and policy implementation in Pakistan, responding to concerns raised by the PPP subcommittee.Aug 11
• PM directed FBR to develop scientific tax assessment and strengthen revenue generation in Pakistan.Jul 29
• Protests are underway in Pakistan against the aggressive actions of the FBR tax authority.Sat 18:54
• The government of Pakistan has mandated the expansion of the tax net through the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).Jun 20
• The National Board of Revenue and Bangladesh Bank are involved in a fiscal reform committee in Bangladesh.Aug 18