Key Takeaways
- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will temporarily shut down the IRIS platform from August 8 to 10.
- Maintenance activities are scheduled to begin at 12:30 AM on August 8 and end by 5 PM on August 10.
- Taxpayers and users should prepare in advance as services will be unavailable during this period.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the IRIS platform, along with allied online services, will be temporarily shut down from August 8 to 10 due to planned system maintenance.
Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL), the IT arm of FBR, stated that the maintenance activities are set to commence at 12:30 AM on August 8 and conclude by 5 PM on August 10. During this period, taxpayers and users will not be able to access the IRIS platform or perform related online transactions.
The services are expected to resume immediately after the completion of maintenance work. To ensure smooth operations, PRAL has advised government departments, organizations, and other stakeholders to make necessary arrangements in advance to minimize operational disruptions during the maintenance window.
An advisory banner will be displayed on the IRIS portal before the maintenance begins, alerting users about the temporary unavailability of services. The FBR’s Contact Center will remain operational throughout the maintenance period to assist users with queries and technical support.
PRAL emphasized that taxpayers should prepare for potential delays in processing their transactions during this period. Users are encouraged to complete any pending online transactions before August 8 to avoid inconvenience.
