FBR Tax Collection Soars 30% in April, Exceeds Last Year’s Annual Target

Islamabad — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported an impressive 30% month-on-month increase in tax collection for April 2025, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s fiscal performance. This growth surpasses the 28% rate observed until March 2025 and reflects a strong upward trend in revenue generation.

According to official data, FBR’s tax collection in April alone has exceeded the entire annual target of PKR 9,300 billion set for the previous fiscal year. This significant achievement comes despite the issuance of PKR 43 billion in tax refunds during the month, demonstrating the resilience and efficiency of the revenue authority.

Key Segment-Wise Growth:

• Income Tax: 44% increase

• Sales Tax: 17% increase

• Federal Excise Duty (FED): 31% increase

The remarkable performance underscores FBR’s strengthened enforcement measures, improved tax compliance, and successful digitization efforts. Analysts say the consistent growth across multiple tax segments reflects expanding economic activity and a broader tax base.

The FBR’s continued momentum in revenue collection is expected to play a vital role in supporting Pakistan’s fiscal consolidation efforts and funding critical public services and development initiatives.

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More detailed statistics and forward-looking projections are expected to be released in FBR’s upcoming quarterly report.