Pakistan, July 22 -- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a significant increase in tax collections, with higher receipts from the General Sales Tax (GST) and Federal Excise Duty (FED) contributing to stronger revenue performance during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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According to official figures, the FBR collected Rs329 billion through GST and Federal Excise Duty during FY2025-26, compared with Rs284 billion in the previous fiscal year. The increase represents an additional Rs45 billion in revenue, reflecting improved tax collection and stronger receipts from indirect taxes.

Government officials confirmed that the rise in collections was driven by higher revenue g...