Revenue authority orders extended working hours, including weekends, to maximise tax collection before fiscal year-end
ISLAMABAD, June 19, 2026: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced special arrangements for tax collection during the final days of June 2026 as it intensifies efforts to move closer to its revised revenue target of Rs12.98 trillion for the fiscal year 2025-26.
In an official memorandum issued on Friday, the FBR directed Inland Revenue field formations across the country to remain operational during weekends and observe extended working hours at the end of the month to facilitate the collection of duties and taxes.
The directive was issued to all Chief Commissioners of Inland Revenue serving at the Large Taxpayers Offices (LTOs), Medium Tax Office (MTO), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs).
Extended Working Hours Announced
According to the FBR instructions, tax offices will remain open during normal working hours on:
• Saturday, June 27, 2026
• Sunday, June 28, 2026
In addition, field offices have been directed to observe extended working hours on:
• Monday, June 29, 2026 – up to 8:00 pm
• Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – until midnight
The special arrangements are intended to facilitate taxpayers and ensure the maximum possible collection of revenue before the close of the fiscal year.
Revenue Collection Gap Remains Significant
Official figures indicate that the FBR collected approximately Rs11.227 trillion during the period from July 2025 to May 2026.
To achieve the revised annual target of Rs12.98 trillion, the tax authority would need to collect around Rs1.75 trillion during June alone, highlighting the significant challenge facing revenue authorities in the final month of the fiscal year.
Target Revised Downward Multiple Times
The FBR was originally assigned a revenue collection target of Rs14.13 trillion for fiscal year 2025-26. However, the target was revised downward on several occasions amid weaker-than-expected economic activity and external challenges affecting revenue performance.
Government officials have cited slower economic growth, subdued imports and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East among the factors contributing to lower-than-projected tax collections during the year.
Focus on Year-End Revenue Mobilisation
The latest directive underscores the FBR’s determination to maximise revenue mobilisation before the fiscal year closes on June 30, 2026. Tax officials across the country have been instructed to facilitate taxpayers and ensure the timely processing of payments to improve collection figures.
With only a few days remaining in the fiscal year, market participants and policymakers will closely monitor whether the tax authority can narrow the gap between actual collections and the revised revenue target.
