Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has praised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving the highest tax collection in the country’s history in December 2025 and directed officials to further increase tax revenues. He described the performance as clear evidence of the success of the government’s fiscal reform agenda, improved tax compliance, effective enforcement, and digital reforms. This marked the highest-ever tax collection for the month of December in any year, reflecting improved compliance and effective enforcement. Figures showed a 59 percent increase in tax collection in December compared to November, when revenues stood at Rs898 billion, rising to Rs1,427.1 billion in December. Sales tax collection rose by 25 percent to Rs403.7 billion, while federal excise duty increased by 6 percent to Rs72.8 billion.

Source: The Patriot January 02, 2026 08:41 UTC