Islamabad, April 18, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced that all its field formations will now observe Saturdays as regular working days until June 30, 2025.
This directive, issued on Friday, is part of the FBR’s broader strategy to intensify efforts for achieving its ambitious tax collection targets for the current fiscal year.
In its communication to Inland Revenue (IR) field offices, including Large Taxpayer Offices (LTOs), Medium Tax Office (MTO), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs), and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs), the FBR emphasized that proactive enforcement measures are essential in the coming months. By utilizing Saturdays as additional working days, the FBR aims to maximize operational efficiency and ensure every opportunity is taken to meet revenue goals.
Sources within the FBR revealed that the national tax authority is currently under significant pressure to meet its collection benchmarks. Despite economic challenges, the FBR is determined to enhance its outreach and enforcement strategies. Extending the working week to include Saturdays is expected to accelerate tax processing, improve taxpayer facilitation, and enhance field activity—ultimately increasing overall tax intake.
This decision underscores the FBR’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and its resolve to meet national economic targets. Officials noted that increasing the number of working days, especially with the inclusion of Saturdays, would allow more time for tax audits, enforcement actions, and taxpayer engagement.
Furthermore, the FBR is encouraging all its staff to approach this period with renewed dedication and professionalism. The move reflects not only a structural adjustment but also a cultural push toward heightened productivity during this crucial period.
As the fiscal year draws closer to its end, the FBR remains focused on implementing every feasible measure to ensure targets are met. With Saturdays now officially reinstated as working days, the FBR hopes to gain critical momentum in the final quarter of FY2024–25.