Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday praised Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) field formations for achieving the highest-ever December tax collection, calling the December 2025 performance a clear endorsement of the government\u2019s fiscal reforms, compliance drive, and digitization efforts.
\n\u201cThe progress made over the last 18 months is remarkable, and the December 2025 collection is extremely encouraging,\u201d the minister said while addressing Team FBR and field formations via a video link conference.
\nHe emphasized that the government\u2019s strategy of digitizing the economy, promoting cashless transactions, and strengthening enforcement while maintaining business momentum has begun to deliver tangible and sustainable results.
\nReflecting this policy direction and administrative resolve, the FBR collected Rs 1,427.1 billion in December 2025, achieving 99 percent of its monthly target of Rs 1,446 billion. This performance represents the highest revenue collection for the month of December in any year, underscoring improved tax compliance and effective enforcement across the system.
\nThe Inland Revenue Service (IRS) demonstrated outstanding performance by achieving 99.8 percent of its target, collecting Rs 1,308 billion against a target of Rs 1,310 billion.
\nOn a month-on-month basis, revenue collection surged by 59 percent, rising from Rs 898 billion in November to Rs 1,427.1 billion in December. This growth was broad-based across all major tax heads.
\nIncome tax collection more than doubled, increasing by 107 percent, from Rs 402 billion in November to Rs 831.5 billion in December. Sales tax collection rose by 25 percent to Rs 403.7 billion, while Federal Excise Duty (FED) increased by 6 percent to Rs 72.8 billion. Customs duty collection also grew by 15 percent, reaching Rs 118.9 billion.
\nUnder the continuous oversight of the FBR Board and in line with the Finance Ministry\u2019s reform roadmap, these results reflect a decisive shift toward stronger compliance, improved enforcement, and institutional accountability, reinforcing confidence in the government\u2019s commitment to sustainable revenue growth.
\nConcluding his address, the Finance Minister urged FBR field formations to further intensify their efforts and double down on initiatives aimed at deepening and widening the tax net. He emphasized that better tax compliance and enforcement measures is the only sustainable way to ease the tax burden on the formal sector.
\nAurangzeb expressed confidence that Team FBR, through continued diligence, professionalism, and effective enforcement, would play a pivotal role in achieving this critical national objective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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