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FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial: No Need for New Taxes as Revenue Collection Improves
FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial says Pakistan doesn’t need new taxes — revenue collection up, tax-to-GDP ratio rises by 1.5%. “Reforms take time, but results are showing,” he adds.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-03
FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial: No Need for New Taxes as Revenue Collection Improves

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial on Monday said that there is no immediate need to impose new taxes in Pakistan, as revenue collection has increased due to effective fiscal measures implemented under the current budget.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Langrial stated that the tax measures approved in the federal budget were being fully implemented and showing positive results. “The FBR does not need to impose more taxes,” he emphasized, adding that the institution enjoys the full support of other government bodies.

Improved Tax Performance
Langrial revealed that Pakistan’s tax collection has improved significantly, with the number of tax return filers increasing from 4.9 million to 5.9 million this year. He also announced that, for the first time, the tax-to-GDP ratio has increased by 1.5 percent, marking a major achievement for the revenue authority.

“Our goal is to take the tax collection to 18 percent of GDP,” the FBR chief stated, noting that reforms are progressing but require time to fully materialize.

He explained that 15 percent of total revenue is collected from the federation and 3 percent from provinces, adding that the burden of revenue generation is heavier on the federal government than on the provinces.

Reforms Need Time
Langrial stressed that ongoing tax reforms cannot be completed in a single fiscal year but are moving in the right direction. “The process of reform is continuous — and while challenges remain, the direction is correct,” he said.

The FBR chairman reiterated the government’s commitment to modernizing tax administration, broadening the tax base, and improving compliance through digital and institutional reforms.

Analysts see the FBR’s progress as a positive sign for Pakistan’s economy, which continues to recover under tough fiscal adjustments and international commitments.
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