On February 19, 2026, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) mandated that all businesses and service providers connect to its new digital tax system within a week, a critical move aimed at enhancing the documentation of economic activities across Pakistan. This directive is part of a broader initiative to combat tax evasion and improve revenue collection, as highlighted by FBR's recent implementation of a digital invoicing system. According to ProPakistani, the FBR's digital invoicing system is designed to provide a real-time, centralized invoice validation ecosystem, which will significantly reduce tax evasion and streamline tax compliance processes. The system will require businesses to authenticate and register every transaction through FBR's centralized database, ensuring that all sales are recorded and visible to tax authorities. "Every transaction is recorded in real-time — there's no way to hide sales from the tax authority," the article emphasizes, showcasing the system's potential impact on tax compliance.