Fire erupts in FBR’s Corporate Office

ISLAMABAD: A fire erupted in the FBR’s Corporate Office in the federal capital along with other offices on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the FBR’s announcement, on July 30, 2025, at 3:30 pm, a fire broke out at the RDFC Building in Islamabad, which houses the Corporate Tax Office, along with several other offices of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that rent space in the building.

Upon the outbreak of fire, the fire brigade was immediately notified and dispatched to the scene. In parallel, a swift evacuation of the building was carried out. A few officials and private individuals trapped in the building were successfully evacuated. FBR officers from the headquarters also responded promptly, reaching the site of the incident without delay.

The fire was contained to the room where it originated, and, fortunately, there was no damage to FBR records or other assets within the premises. The Corporate Tax Office Islamabad has temporarily been shifted to the adjacent building of the Regional Tax Office Islamabad and has been made functional until the building is cleared by authorities. Security personnel have also been deployed for safety of the record.