Economy
PM Shehbaz tells SBP to show banks no leniency on SME and farm loans
PM Shehbaz Sharif told the SBP and finance ministry not to go easy on banks that are slow lending to farmers, SMEs and Apna Ghar borrowers.
FBR
FBR: 7 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: PM Shehbaz tells SBP to show banks no leniency on SME and farm loans. Key developments, background and analysis.
7 stories on FBR since 25 September 2026; the latest was published on 2 November 2026.
Key developments
- PM Shehbaz tells SBP to show banks no leniency on SME and farm loansThe PM said no leniency should be shown to banks that are slow in lending to farmers, SMEs and Apna Ghar Scheme borrowers.
- Cotton ginners threaten nationwide shutdown over FBR raids in SindhThe Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association warned of a nationwide shutdown if FBR raids under RTO Hyderabad continue.
- PM Shehbaz orders faster FBR reforms, warns officers against resistancePM Shehbaz Sharif directed that FBR reforms be accelerated, saying early results were encouraging.
- FBR extends income tax return deadline to October 31The FBR extended the deadline for 2026 income tax returns to October 31 after requests from trade bodies, as filings rose 34pc to 6.71 million by October 14.
- FBR ends sales tax and digital invoices on factory-to-warehouse transfers to curb harassmentGoods moved between a factory and warehouse under the same sales tax registration are no longer a taxable supply, and officers may not stop vehicles without cause.
Economy
Cotton ginners threaten nationwide shutdown over FBR raids in Sindh
Cotton ginners warned of a nationwide shutdown over FBR raids in Sindh, as exporters told the commerce minister that energy and tax costs are hurting them.
Economy
PM Shehbaz orders faster FBR reforms, warns officers against resistance
PM Shehbaz Sharif ordered faster FBR reforms and warned against resistance, as the government moves to let it compulsorily retire non-performing tax officers.
Economy
FBR extends income tax return deadline to October 31
The FBR extended the deadline for 2026 income tax returns to October 31 after requests from trade bodies, as filings rose 34pc to 6.71 million by October 14.
Economy
FBR ends sales tax and digital invoices on factory-to-warehouse transfers to curb harassment
Goods moved between a factory and warehouse under the same sales tax registration are no longer a taxable supply, and officers may not stop vehicles without cause.
Economy
FPCCI asks FBR to extend tax return deadline to October 31, citing IRIS portal glitches
With returns due on September 30, the FPCCI wants a one-month extension, saying slowdowns on the FBR's IRIS portal are stopping taxpayers from filing.
Economy
FBR launches 'faceless' tax audit centre to end face-to-face contact between officials and taxpayers
The FBR's new faceless centre will pick tax audits by computer and split every case between three anonymous officers to curb discretion.