Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued instructions to Inland Revenue (IR) offices to remain operational on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, treating them as regular working days.
The directive aims to facilitate taxpayers in meeting their obligations and to strengthen overall revenue collection before the quarter-end.
According to the notification, the communication has been extended to Large Taxpayers Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers Office (MTO), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs), and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs). All IR offices have been asked to remain functional throughout the weekend to ensure smooth filing of income tax returns and to support the government’s drive to achieve its budgetary targets.
This decision comes at a time when a review mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The IMF assessment places strong emphasis on achieving quarterly revenue benchmarks, particularly for the period ending September 30, 2025. Reports suggest that the FBR may be experiencing pressure due to shortfalls in its collection targets, prompting urgent measures such as extended office timings.
Furthermore, September 30 marks the final date for filing annual income tax returns for the tax year 2025. The FBR has stressed that by keeping offices open over the weekend, taxpayers will have greater access and opportunity to comply, thereby boosting tax receipts and supporting the country’s financial commitments.