The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a substantial eight-fold jump in revenue collection for the fiscal year 2024–25, crediting the rise to strengthened enforcement, governance reforms, and improved transparency.
Official data shows that FBR recovered Rs. 874 billion through enforcement actions in FY2024–25, compared to Rs. 105 billion in the previous fiscal year. The sharp increase underscores the effectiveness of the government’s efforts to enhance compliance and modernize tax administration.
Key sector-wise recoveries and initiatives contributing to the surge include:
| Sector / Initiative | Recovery / Growth | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar sector (real-time monitoring) | Rs. 25 billion | Jul–Dec FY2024–25 |
| Cement sector (real-time monitoring) | Rs. 12.8 billion | Jul–Jun FY2024–25 |
| Legal settlements (dispute resolution) | Rs. 255 billion | FY2024–25 |
| Increase in admitted tax liability | Rs. 218 billion (up from Rs. 160B) | FY2024–25 |
| Customs duty/taxes per GD (Dry Port Lahore East) | 40% YoY increase | Apr–Jun FY2024–25 |
| Tax revenue from smuggling-prone items | Rs. 321B (up Rs. 53B) | FY2024–25 |
FBR noted strong progress in the Point of Sale (POS) integration drive, with installations crossing 40,000 and covering nearly 38% of Tier-1 retailers, significantly enhancing compliance in the retail sector.
The rollout of faceless Customs assessments has also helped strengthen transparency and consistency in trade processes. Meanwhile, the Customs Single Enforcement Entity recorded a 19.7% rise in revenue from smuggling-prone goods.
To further institutionalize accountability, FBR introduced a peer-rated performance evaluation system aimed at rewarding honest, high-performing officers.
Collectively, these measures have strengthened documentation, reduced leakages, curbed discretionary powers, and encouraged voluntary tax compliance across multiple sectors.
