THE amendments to the tax laws giving vast coercive powers to the FBR, and allowing it to circumvent existing laws and court judgements for immediate tax recovery will open a new Pandora’s box. With the promulgation of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, the agency gets the powers to freeze bank accounts, attach movable and immovable properties and seal business premises to recover outstanding tax liabilities. Once a high court or the Supreme Court decides a tax-related matter against taxpayers, the FBR will be able to recover the due amount without prior notice. The revenue board is also empowered to........

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