Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify enforcement and expand Pakistan’s tax net. He praised FBR for collecting Rs1,427.1 billion in December 2025, achieving 99% of the monthly target. The collection marked the highest December revenue in the country’s history.
Aurangzeb addressed FBR field formations via video link, highlighting the government’s strategy of digitising the economy, promoting cashless transactions, and strengthening enforcement. He said these measures are now delivering tangible results and supporting sustainable fiscal growth.
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The revenue growth in December was broad-based across all major tax heads. Income tax collection more than doubled to Rs831.5 billion, sales tax rose 25% to Rs403.7 billion, FED increased 6% to Rs72.8 billion, and customs duty grew 15% to Rs118.9 billion. Month-on-month, total revenue surged 59% from November’s Rs898 billion.
Aurangzeb described the December performance as proof of improved tax compliance, effective enforcement, and institutional accountability. He said the FBR’s progress over the last 18 months reflects the success of fiscal reforms and digitisation efforts.
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The minister concluded by urging FBR to further widen the tax base and improve compliance, stressing that these steps will ease the burden on the formal sector. He expressed confidence in the FBR’s ability to achieve sustainable revenue growth through diligence and professionalism.