Islamabad, January 13, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified critical sectors where revenue collection declined during the fiscal year 2024-25, urging tax authorities to enhance enforcement and adopt targeted strategies to increase compliance and overall revenue.
According to the FBR, certain segments showed notable shortfalls compared to expectations, highlighting the need for focused monitoring and corrective measures in fiscal year 2025-26. Authorities emphasized that improving collections in these areas is crucial to meet future fiscal targets and ensure sustainable tax compliance.
Major Sectors Showing Decline / Requiring Attention:
Income Tax (Withholding):
• Bank Interest & Securities: -1.6% (Rs. 7.7 billion shortfall)
Domestic Sales Tax:
• Cigarettes: -34.0% (Rs. 20.6 billion decline)
• POL Products: -2.6% (Rs. 3.6 billion decline)
Sales Tax on Imports:
• Coffee, Tea, Mate & Spices (Ch.09): -10.4% (Rs. 4.2 billion)
• Organic Chemicals (Ch.29): -3.6% (Rs. 3.2 billion)
• Oil Seeds (Ch.12): -4.7% (Rs. 3.1 billion)
Federal Excise Duty:
• Cigarettes: -4.1% (Rs. 9.6 billion)
• Aerated Water: -10.6% (Rs. 3.9 billion)
Customs Duty:
• POL Products (Ch.27): -9.1% (Rs. 30.1 billion)
• Ceramic Products (Ch.69): -1.8% (Rs. 0.1 billion)
FBR officials stated that tax authorities will increase audits, monitoring, and enforcement measures in these flagged sectors to improve compliance. The move aims to reduce revenue gaps, discourage tax evasion, and strengthen Pakistan’s fiscal stability.