Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded senior officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for surpassing the historic revenue collection target of Rs 12.957 trillion during the last fiscal year, and described the achievement as a major milestone in Pakistan\u2019s economic journey and the result of sustained reforms, digitisation and institutional teamwork.
\nChairing a meeting with senior FBR officers here at the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, the prime minister congratulated the officers individually and the entire FBR workforce collectively for achieving the record revenue target for fiscal year 2025-26, a news release said.
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the timely disbursement of nearly Rs 600 billion in tax refunds during the fiscal year had provided much-needed relief to the business community while supporting export growth. He expressed confidence that FBR field formations and officers would maintain the same level of commitment to achieve the government\u2019s revenue target of more than Rs15 trillion during the current fiscal year.
\nThe prime minister also commended Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Attorney General Mansoor Awan, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Finance Secretary Imdad Ullah Bosal, members of the government\u2019s economic team and FBR officers for their role in the institution\u2019s improved performance.
\nHe paid tribute to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and law enforcement agencies for their efforts in curbing smuggling and ensuring the security of FBR personnel. The prime minister also praised officers serving in remote areas, acknowledging their dedication and sacrifices in enforcing tax and customs laws.
\nHighlighting the government\u2019s reform agenda, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the FBR\u2019s record revenue collection was made possible through reforms initiated over the past two and a half years, with a strong focus on digitisation, transparency and teamwork. He noted that he personally chaired review meetings on FBR performance twice every month, underscoring that institutional reforms remained among the government\u2019s highest priorities.
\nThe prime minister said reputable officers had been posted in FBR field formations to strengthen integrity within the organisation, reiterating that there was no place for corrupt elements in the tax authority.
\nHe directed FBR officials to prioritise taxpayer facilitation alongside revenue collection, stressing that expanding the tax base, improving transparency and enhancing services for taxpayers remained central objectives of the reform programme.
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif further announced that the FBR\u2019s new operating model would be based on a digital, faceless tax administration system with minimal human intervention. He also directed the formation of a high-level committee to recommend measures for improving the career progression and service structure of officers belonging to the Pakistan Customs Service and Inland Revenue Service.
\nDuring the meeting, the FBR officers thanked the prime minister for his continued focus on the institution and appreciation of their performance. The delegation also briefed him on the performance of field formations across the country.
\nAccording to the briefing, the Karachi Large Taxpayers Office collected Rs 528 billion in revenue during June 2026, while the Lahore Large Taxpayers Office generated Rs 261 billion during the same month. Officials also informed the meeting that customs duty collection at airports had increased by 21 per cent over the past year.
\nThe meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani, Attorney General Mansoor Awan, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial and other senior government officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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