Pakistan, June 9 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly increased provincial tax collection targets for Pakistan in the upcoming fiscal year, calling for a 64 per cent rise as part of ongoing fiscal reforms under its support programme, according to official documents.

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Under the revised framework, provincial revenue authorities have been assigned a collective target of Rs1,947 billion for the 2026-27 financial year. This marks a substantial increase from the estimated Rs1,190 billion in the current fiscal year, representing an additional Rs757 billion in expected collections.

The documents outline a phased revenue mobilisation plan for the provinces, with targ...