The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a massive shortfall of Rs. 198 billion in tax collection during the first quarter (July-September) of the fiscal year 2025-26.
According to official data, the FBR collected Rs. 2,885 billion against the assigned target of Rs. 3,083 billion for the period under review.
The shortfall persisted in September 2025 as well, with the tax machinery collecting Rs. 1,230 billion compared to the monthly target of Rs. 1,368 billion, reflecting a deficit of Rs. 138 billion.
The development raises concerns over Pakistan’s ability to meet its annual revenue targets, which remain crucial for ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Yeah that’s bcz people cannot pay anymore taxes. They don’t have anything anymore.
Burden of taxes should be imposed on the rich including our leaders . Force them to pay taxes on their global estate
Ohh So purchasing 1000+ honda city didn’t help in collection ?? lol
please give additional cars to fbr, and ask millitary to increase interference in civilian space.
OHHH soo increasing the tax burden on low income salary class to 2000% didn’t achieve anything….. i wonder what went wrong there fbr……….