ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to introduce strict enforcement measures to boost tax collection and contain the growing revenue shortfall during the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26.
The decision was discussed in an urgent meeting held at FBR Headquarters on Monday, chaired by Chairman Rashid Mehmood Langrial, with participation from senior officials. The meeting focused on devising effective revenue mobilisation strategies for the critical May–June period.
Officials revealed that the FBR conducted a comprehensive review of enforcement mechanisms, particularly targeting recovery of outstanding tax arrears and strengthening legal compliance measures.
Sources indicated that stricter recovery actions are under consideration against taxpayers who remain in default despite the expiry of court-issued stay orders. Authorities are exploring legal avenues to ensure that such liabilities are recovered without further delay.
As part of the proposed strategy, the FBR may proceed with attachment of bank accounts and other enforcement actions in cases where stay orders have lapsed—especially where more than six months have passed since their expiry.
The tax authority has identified recovery of pending arrears as a top priority, emphasizing that all available legal options will be utilized to improve revenue collection before the close of the fiscal year.
Importantly, officials clarified that no new taxes or mini-budget is being planned. The current strategy is focused solely on recovering existing dues and enhancing compliance rather than imposing additional financial burden on taxpayers.
The FBR reiterated that effective enforcement and timely recovery are crucial to achieving annual revenue targets and easing fiscal pressures. Authorities believe that improved recovery efforts can significantly narrow the revenue gap without introducing new taxation measures.
