FBR collects Rs4.089 trillion in four months, misses revenue target by Rs96 billion

FBR collected Rs4.089 trillion in net taxes from July to October 2026, falling Rs96 billion short of its Rs4.185 trillion target, Profit by Pakistan Today reported. Collections grew by about 6% year on year, while the government’s full-year FY27 goal stands at Rs15.264 trillion.

Income tax receipts were Rs1.861 trillion, Rs148 billion below target, and customs duty collections missed their goal by Rs22 billion at Rs427 billion. Sales tax exceeded its target by Rs76 billion, reaching Rs1.524 trillion, while federal excise duty brought in about Rs278 billion and broadly met its goal. Refunds and rebates rose to Rs265 billion from Rs206 billion a year earlier, leaving the FBR needing a faster collection pace over the remaining eight months.