Pakistan, July 4 -- Pakistan's salaried class remained one of the country's largest taxpayers during fiscal year 2025-26, contributing significantly more in income tax than several influential sectors, according to provisional figures released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

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The FBR collected a total of Rs13.01 trillion in taxes during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Of this amount, salaried employees paid approximately Rs633 billion in income tax, up from Rs585 billion collected in the previous fiscal year. The tax was largely deducted at source through employers, making the salaried segment one of the most consistent contributors to the national exchequer.

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