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business Updated 12 Sep 2026

FBR increases penalties for fake invoices and digital non-compliance

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Most outlets reported the Federal Board of Revenue’s decision to sharply raise penalties for fake invoices and digital non-compliance. Business Recorder emphasized the introduction of harsh punishments and the focus on digital non-compliance, while Profit highlighted the specific penalty amounts and the public listing of offenders. Both outlets used similar framing, with Profit providing slightly more numerical detail.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

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  1. FBR raises penalties for fake invoices, digital non-compliance

    Repeat failure to integrate with FBR systems can attract penalties of up to Rs5 million; fake invoice issuers face public listing and penalties

  2. Business Recorder 82% identical

    Punishment for fake invoices: FBR sharply increases sales tax penalties

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has substantially raised penalties and introduced harsh punishments for sales tax registered persons involved in digital non-compliance and offences or using fake/flying invoices/avoiding production monitoring systems from July 1, 2026. The FBR’s sales tax budget instructions (2026-27) issued to the field formations on Friday for immediately enforci...

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