Salaried class pays Rs545 billion in taxes, more than double the combined amount paid by exporters, retailers in FY25
Retailers paid Rs62 billion, eight times less than salaried individuals; exporters contributed Rs180 billion despite earning in foreign currency
Karachi leads with record Rs3.256 trillion in tax collections, a 29% rise in FY25
Large Taxpayers Office Karachi collects Rs3.256 trillion while Sindh Revenue Board fetches Rs306.6 billion
Sindh Revenue Board achieves 29.5% growth in FY2024-25, collects Rs 306.6 billion
SRB’s record revenue of Rs 40.5 billion in June 2025 sets new monthly high
Large Taxpayers Office Karachi achieves record Rs3.5 trillion revenue in FY25
Historic collection includes Rs184.7 billion in a single day and a 29% annual growth, with income tax as the highest contributor
Punjab Excise Department to remain open daily until June 30 for revenue recovery
Field offices open, leaves canceled, e-Payment options promoted to meet fiscal targets
When the taxman meets the tobacco baron
Track and trace has proven effective in moments, but taxation in the tobacco trade is a whole other ball game
The govt is going to tax e-commerce. Can they survive it?
The imposition of sales tax and stricter monitoring of the industry can prove to be a killing blow
Tax exemptions cost govt Rs5.84 trillion in 2024-25, a 50% increase
Sales tax exemptions on petroleum products and imports among major contributors to revenue loss
July-May FY2024-25: Tax shortfall hits Rs1.03 trillion despite aggressive revenue measures
FBR collects Rs10.21 trillion against Rs11.24 trillion target; May shortfall alone Rs205 billion amid rising income tax but lagging sales and customs duties
Govt considers reducing excise duty on beverages to attract foreign investment
Proposal aims to lower tax burden, boost industrial growth, and generate additional revenue
Standing Committee defers Income Tax Bill 2025; urges reforms in refund system and taxation policy
FBR absence delays tax bill; calls grow for refund automation and tax regime clarity
IMF flags Rs1 trillion shortfall in Pakistan’s tax target for FY26, urges new measures
Government must bridge Rs1 trillion revenue gap as tax target set at Rs14.3 trillion; enforcement expected to yield Rs400-600 billion amid past shortfalls and economic concerns
Govt mulls 100% hike in excise duty on energy drinks, reviews broader FED proposals for budget
FBR explores changes to excise tax rates on beverages, cigarettes, and other items for increased revenue generation
Arif Habib expects super tax relief in upcoming budget
Investor optimism rises as business tycoon cites PM’s assurances of fiscal relief and praises Pakistan’s economic resilience amid geopolitical tensions.
PRA collects record Rs23.7 billion in April, achieving 26% growth
Punjab Revenue Authority reports Rs214 billion in tax revenue for July-April period, driven by effective outreach and IT systems.