Tax and Customs in Pakistan
Federal and provincial taxation and customs: the authorities, the latest SROs, circulars and notifications, and related indicators.
Key indicators
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Latest year available for each indicator, shown with its figure. The change is measured against the earlier year stated beside it, which is not always the year before. Data refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Authorities and their roles
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) | Administers federal taxes, including income tax, sales tax on goods, federal excise and customs duties; issues SROs, circulars and rulings. |
| Finance Division | Fiscal policy and the federal budget, including the annual Finance Act. |
| Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) | Administers sales tax on services in Punjab. |
| Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) | Administers sales tax on services in Sindh. |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) | Administers sales tax on services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. |
| Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) | Administers sales tax on services in Balochistan. |
| Federal Tax Ombudsman | Investigates complaints of maladministration by the federal tax authorities. |
Recent official publications
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FBR · Press release
Statement by the Federal Board of Revenue Sep 26, 2026
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