Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that it will continue operating at full capacity despite the austerity measures introduced by the federal government in response to a petroleum crisis linked to regional tensions.
According to an official notification issued on Wednesday, the decision was made after a meeting of the committee responsible for monitoring and implementing conservation and additional austerity measures held on March 11, 2026.
Key Directives for FBR Offices
The FBR has directed all officials—including members at its headquarters, Directors General, and heads of field formations—to strictly follow the new guidelines to ensure uninterrupted tax administration and revenue operations.
Under the new instructions:
- All offices at the FBR Headquarters and its field formations will remain open on Fridays.
- The government’s work-from-home policy, which allows up to 50 percent of staff to work on alternate days, will not apply to FBR offices.
These directives are intended to ensure that tax offices across the country continue functioning at full operational strength, even as other government departments adopt energy-saving measures.
Ensuring Uninterrupted Revenue Collection
Officials said the move is aimed at preventing any disruption in revenue collection, which remains a critical priority for the government amid ongoing economic challenges.
Sources within the FBR indicated that the authority is already dealing with a revenue shortfall, and any reduction in working days or staff attendance could negatively affect tax collection targets.
As Pakistan faces economic pressure due to regional tensions and concerns over energy supply, the tax authority has emphasized the need to maintain maximum operational efficiency to safeguard government revenues.
