Islamabad, March 3, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed to provide relief in the payment of super tax by allowing installments until June 30, 2026, according to industry sources.
The decision follows a series of meetings between the FBR leadership and representatives of the business community, during which concerns over financial strain and cash flow challenges were raised. Sources revealed that the FBR chairman responded positively to the industry’s difficulties and partially agreed to relax the existing payment timeline.
Installment Facility on Case-to-Case Basis
According to insiders, the tax authority has agreed to consider super tax payments on a case-by-case basis, allowing companies to clear their dues through installments, provided the full amount is settled by the June 30 deadline.
This move aims to reduce financial pressure on businesses already grappling with rising costs, inflation, and economic uncertainty.
Court Ruling and Industry Backlash
In late January 2026, the Federal Constitutional Court validated the collection of super tax, strengthening FBR’s legal authority to enforce payments. Following the ruling, the tax authority launched aggressive recovery measures to meet revenue targets.
However, the crackdown triggered widespread backlash from the business community, which warned that immediate recovery could disrupt operations, reduce liquidity, and impact employment. Industry leaders appealed directly to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the government to introduce a more flexible payment mechanism.
High-Level Meeting Chaired by Prime Minister
On Monday, the prime minister chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review the super tax issue and explore possible relief options. The session was attended by the deputy prime minister, law minister, FBR chairman, minister of state for finance, and other senior officials.
Participants discussed various strategies to ease the burden on businesses while safeguarding revenue collection goals.
No Formal Notification Yet
FBR sources confirmed that while the chairman has assured business leaders of resolving the payment issue, no formal notification or policy directive has yet been issued.
Officials indicated that a final decision is expected soon following internal consultations and government approval.
The proposed installment-based relief is being viewed as a critical step toward stabilizing business operations, improving tax compliance, and restoring confidence between the government and private sector.