Saira Imran FBR faces a Rs 270 billion revenue shortfall in the first four months (July to October) of the current fiscal year. The department failed to meet its tax collection targets despite consistent efforts.
According to official sources, FBR collected Rs 3,840 billion in taxes from July to October, while the target was Rs 4,109 billion.
The institution also issued Rs 205 billion in refunds during this period. In October 2025 alone, FBR faced a shortfall of more than Rs 70 billion. It managed to collect Rs 955 billion in taxes, against the monthly target of Rs 1,026 billion.
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The tax collection breakdown shows Rs 438 billion collected under income tax, Rs 345 billion under sales tax, Rs 70 billion under federal excise duty (FED), and Rs 107 billion from customs duty.
Sources confirmed that revenue from all major sectors — income tax, sales tax, customs duty, and federal excise duty — remained below the set targets.
In short, FBR Faces Rs 270 Billion Revenue Shortfall because of low tax recovery across all sectors. The department now needs effective strategies to improve revenue collection and meet upcoming fiscal goals.
