FBR TAX COLLECTION – (Web Desk) – FBR tax collection 2026 has crossed a major milestone. Pakistan’s tax authority gathered Rs13.601 trillion in gross taxes during fiscal year 2025-26. This fully met the revised target set for the year.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shared the news on Wednesday. He spoke to senior FBR officials at the bureau’s headquarters in Islamabad.
The FBR also paid back Rs599 billion in tax refunds. This marks a 21 percent jump compared to last year’s refund amount. After refunds, the net tax collection stood at Rs13.003 trillion.
Pakistan had lowered its original revenue goal after talks with the International Monetary Fund. Officials said the change reflected real economic conditions. These included inflation, floods, and global tensions like the US-Iran conflict.
Aurangzeb praised the FBR team for their hard work. He recalled how the country’s revenue collection stood near Rs6 trillion when reforms began. Now it has more than doubled.
The minister also announced a new operating model for FBR. This plan will bring more artificial intelligence and digital tools into the system. The goal is to make tax processes faster and simpler.
He said modern tax collection should not stop at gathering revenue. It must also build public trust and treat taxpayers fairly. Aurangzeb called for less red tape and more automation to reduce corruption.
Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio remains low, close to 10 percent. This is among the lowest rates in the world. The government hopes new technology will help widen the tax base without burdening existing taxpayers.
Aurangzeb noted that a nation of over 250 million people needs a strong and fair tax system. He urged officials to make compliance easier through better service and clear rules.
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