--- title: "FBR introduces electronic auctions for seized goods" description: "Most outlets reported the Federal Board of Revenue's introduction of an electronic auction system for the disposal of seized and confiscated goods. While all emphasized the shift to online bidding, some also noted the minimum registration fee of Rs25,000 and the 72-hour bidding window. Profit and Pakistan Observer explicitly mentioned the payment requirements for successful bidders, while others summarized the framework more generally." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15965-seized-goods-auction-goes-digital site: HarZaviya language: en --- # FBR introduces electronic auctions for seized goods business · updated 23 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM PKT · 23 Oct 2026 · 5 articles from 5 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the Federal Board of Revenue's introduction of an electronic auction system for the disposal of seized and confiscated goods. While all emphasized the shift to online bidding, some also noted the minimum registration fee of Rs25,000 and the 72-hour bidding window. Profit and Pakistan Observer explicitly mentioned the payment requirements for successful bidders, while others summarized the framework more generally. ## Same story from 5 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Pakistan Observer** — [FBR launches e-auction system for sale of seized goods: Check registration fees](https://pakobserver.net/fbr-launches-e-auction-system-for-sale-of-seized-goods-check-registration-fees/) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced an electronic auction system for the sale of seized goods,… - **24 News HD** — [FBR unveils electronic auctions for seized goods](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Oct-2026/fbr-unveils-electronic-auctions-seized-goods) · 23 Oct 2026, 9:14 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced an electronic auction system for the disposal of seized and confiscated goods, prescribing a minimum registration fee of Rs25,000 for bidders and a 72-hour online bidding period under amendments to the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday. - **Profit** — [FBR introduces electronic auctions for seized, confiscated goods under new sales tax rules](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/23/fbr-introduces-electronic-auctions-for-seized-confiscated-goods-under-new-sales-tax-rules) · 23 Oct 2026, 7:55 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Bidders must pay at least Rs25,000 for registration; online bidding to remain open for 72 hours, with successful bidders required to complete payment within seven days - **Dawn** — [Seized goods auction goes digital](https://www.dawn.com/news/2039181/seized-goods-auction-goes-digital) · 23 Oct 2026, 7:05 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced an electronic auction system to dispose of seized and confiscated goods, allowing registered bidders to participate online for a minimum registration fee of Rs25,000. The new mechanism allows a 72-hour online bidding period, electronic payment of auction proceeds and digital release of goods to successful bidders. The rules were notif... - **Business Recorder** — [Sales Tax Rules, 2006 amended: FBR rolls out framework for e-auctions of seized goods](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445562/sales-tax-rules-2006-amended-fbr-rolls-out-framework-for-e-auctions-of-seized-goods) · 23 Oct 2026, 5:32 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a framework for electronic auctions of seized and confiscated goods through amendments to the Sales Tax Rules, 2006, to formalize the disposal process through an online bidding mechanism. The FBR has issued an SRO 1889(I)/2026 to notify “Electronic Auction (E-Auction) Disposal of Seized and Confiscated Goods,” rules. Under the new fra... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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