ISLAMABAD, May 4, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to introduce strict enforcement measures to boost revenue collection and reduce the widening shortfall in the ongoing fiscal year.
An urgent meeting was held at the FBR headquarters on Monday, chaired by Chairman Rashid Mehmood Langrial and attended by senior officials of the tax authority. The session focused on revenue mobilisation strategies for the May–June period of FY2025-26.
Focus on Enforcement and Recovery
According to officials, the meeting reviewed all aspects of enforcement actions, including recovery of outstanding tax arrears and legal mechanisms to ensure compliance.
Sources said the FBR is considering imposing strict recovery actions in cases where taxpayers are legally liable but have not paid dues despite the expiry of stay orders issued by courts.
Possible Account Attachments and Legal Actions
The new measures may include attachment of bank accounts and other enforcement actions in cases where court stays have expired, particularly if more than six months have passed since such orders lapsed.
Officials emphasized that recovery of pending tax arrears remains the top priority, and all legal options will be exercised where applicable.
No New Taxes or Mini-Budget Planned
Sources clarified that the proposed revenue mobilisation drive does not involve any new taxation measures or a mini-budget for the outgoing fiscal year.
Instead, the focus will remain on recovering existing dues and improving compliance during the remaining months of FY2025-26.
Government’s Revenue Priority
The FBR reiterated that strengthening enforcement and ensuring timely recovery of outstanding taxes is essential to meeting annual revenue targets and reducing fiscal pressure.
Officials believe that improved recovery mechanisms could help narrow the revenue gap without introducing additional tax burdens on the public.