Islamabad, May 13, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully brought 2,391,566 new taxpayers into the system through amendments made under the Tax Laws Amendment process. This was disclosed by Parliamentary Secretary for Finance Saad Waseem Sheikh during the Question Hour in the National Assembly on Monday.
He informed the house that by April 29, 2025, the total number of taxpayers filing returns had increased to 6,594,832. This figure includes 106,118 Association of Persons (AOPs) and 93,749 companies. The FBR’s efforts to broaden the tax base are part of an ongoing campaign to improve tax compliance and encourage more individuals and entities to become active taxpayers.
The FBR has been leveraging modern digital tools, legal reforms, and awareness campaigns to ensure that taxpayers fulfill their obligations. These efforts have helped in formalizing the economy and boosting government revenues.
Responding to another question, Sheikh revealed that mobile phone companies collected Rs84.25 billion in taxes from consumers between July 2024 and March 2025. These taxes were properly deposited into the national exchequer, further reflecting the role of indirect taxpayers in revenue generation.
In a separate update, Sheikh also highlighted the growing success of the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative. So far, overseas Pakistanis have opened 805,009 RDAs, with a total inflow of $9.98 billion. He noted that the RDA platform allows account holders to operate in 10 different foreign currencies, facilitating smooth financial access for non-resident Pakistanis.
The FBR continues to focus on increasing the number of active taxpayers, enhancing transparency, and simplifying the tax process. Encouraging new taxpayers, including those from the overseas community, remains a key policy objective.
With these developments, the FBR aims to further strengthen Pakistan’s tax system by increasing participation, ensuring compliance, and reducing reliance on indirect taxation. The growing number of taxpayers marks a positive shift in building a broader, more equitable tax culture in Pakistan.