Federal Board Logo: Meaning, Design and Where to Find the Official Version

The blue “FBR” letters under a green arc and a golden star — the Federal Board logo is one of the most-seen government emblems in Pakistan, stamped on tax notices, glowing on office signboards and sitting atop the FBR’s website. Yet few people have looked at it closely. This guide breaks down every element of the logo, what the colours mean, and where to find the official version.

In this guide: The three elements · What the colours mean · Where the logo appears · Finding the official version · FAQs · Related guides

The Three Elements of the Logo

• The wordmark. “FBR” in heavy, deep-blue capitals dominates the design, with “PAKISTAN” set underneath in lighter blue. The weight of the letters is deliberate — it reads as solid, official and immovable, exactly the impression a tax authority wants to project.
• The arc and star. A green swoosh rises over the letters like a horizon, crowned at its highest point by a golden eight-pointed star. The star is a motif of guidance and aspiration; paired with the green arc, it ties the institution visually to the nation it serves.
• The roundel. Below the wordmark sits a green circle carrying the white crescent and star — the central device of Pakistan’s flag — flanked by golden stars on sweeping green-and-gold ribbons. It is the most explicitly national part of the emblem.

What the Colours Mean

Government emblems rarely choose colours by accident. The FBR logo’s deep blue is the colour of institutional authority — the same family of blues used by revenue services and central banks worldwide. Green is Pakistan’s national colour, drawn straight from the flag, while gold suggests value, prosperity and the revenue the board exists to raise. Together they say: a modern state institution, rooted in Pakistan.

Where the Logo Appears

You will find the emblem on the FBR headquarters in Islamabad, on the signboards of Regional Tax Offices, Large Taxpayer Offices and customs houses across the country, on official tax notices and correspondence, and across the FBR’s digital estate — the main website, the IRIS filing portal and the Active Taxpayer List pages. It also appears on the uniforms and vehicles of customs enforcement. For the institution behind the emblem, read our complete guide to the FBR.

Finding the Official Version

The authoritative version of the logo lives on the FBR’s official website (fbr.gov.pk) and in its official publications. Treat logo files from third-party “logo download” sites with caution — colours and proportions are often altered. If you need the emblem for editorial or reference use, download it from the official source and do not redraw or recolour it; government emblems carry usage expectations even when they are widely reproduced in the press.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Federal Board logo?

The emblem of Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR): blue “FBR” lettering with “PAKISTAN” beneath, a green arc with a golden star above, and a crescent-and-star roundel below.

What do the colours in the FBR logo represent?

Deep blue stands for institutional authority, green for the nation (echoing the flag), and gold for value and prosperity — the revenue the board collects.

Where can I download the official FBR logo?

From the FBR’s official website (fbr.gov.pk) and its official publications. Avoid third-party logo sites, where colours and proportions are often altered.

When was the FBR logo adopted?

The current emblem dates from the FBR’s modern identity, consolidated after the FBR Act 2007 renamed the Central Board of Revenue as the Federal Board of Revenue.