Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- The Federal Board of Revenue has amended the Sales Tax Rules 2006, introducing strict measures to tackle fake invoicing and ensure better compliance in tax transactions across the country. The changes include empowering commissioners to suspend the registration of any taxpayer found issuing fake invoices or committing tax fraud, without prior notice, pending further inquiry. These steps aim to increase transparency and strengthen monitoring of sales tax compliance in various sectors.

Under the updated rules, commissioners can suspend registration if a registered person is found absent at the declared address, refuses to allow access to premises, or denies providing necessary records. Additionally, registration can be...