Salaried Class Tax Contribution Hits Rs365 Billion Outpacing Elite Sectors
FBR data reveals Pakistan salaried individuals paid Rs365 billion in taxes during July-February FY26, significantly more than retailers, real estate, and exporters.
FBR Tax Shortfall Widens to Rs450 Billion as IMF Signals Limited Scope for Base Expansion
Pakistan’s FBR records Rs450 billion tax shortfall in July-February FY2025-26 despite revised targets, while IMF signals limited room for immediate tax base expansion amid fiscal pressures.
FBR Records Highest-Ever December Tax Collection as Finance Minister Calls for Wider Tax Net
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged the FBR to intensify tax enforcement and broaden the tax base after Pakistan recorded its highest-ever December tax collection, reflecting progress in fiscal reforms and compliance measures.
FBR Adds 174,000 New Non-Filers in Fresh Drive to Expand Pakistan’s Tax Base
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has identified 174,000 additional non-filers and issued tax notices as part of intensified efforts to improve compliance, widen the tax base, and strengthen revenue collection.