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📢 FBR Issues Sales Tax Circular No. 03 of 2025

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Government of Pakistan, has released a new circular to streamline the procedure for change of NTN/STRN on industrial electricity and gas connections.

According to the circular:
✅ No change of NTN/STRN will be made by DISCOs/GASCOs without fulfilling proper verification steps.
✅ Registered persons must apply to the Commissioner-IR for changes.
✅ The Commissioner may verify business premises before approving changes.
✅ DISCOs/GASCOs will only act upon the Commissioner’s official recommendation.

📅 Issued on: 22nd October 2025
📍 By: Khalid Mehmood, Second Secretary (ST-L&P), FBR

FBR Launches IRIS 3.0 – Pakistan’s Most Advanced Digital Tax System Yet

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially unveiled the FBR IRIS 3.0 Pakistan Digital Tax System, the most advanced and user-friendly platform ever introduced for tax compliance in the country. This innovative digital solution is designed to simplify the tax filing process through automation, artificial intelligence, and real-time data integration, ensuring that individuals and businesses can easily file their returns without confusion or delay.

The launch of IRIS 3.0 is part of Pakistan’s broader digital transformation initiative, aimed at building a transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric tax ecosystem. It is not just a system upgrade — it represents a complete shift in how taxes are filed, processed, and managed in the digital age.