Lahore: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has begun the fiscal year 2025-26 on a strong note, recording revenue collections of over PKR 20 billion in July.
As per the official figures, PRA collected PKR 19.5 billion in sales tax and PKR 506 million through the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess, taking the total to PKR 20.073 billion. This marks a 46% rise compared to the same period last year.
The authority emphasized that this growth was achieved without raising tax rates. Instead, it attributed the improvement to expanding the tax base, adding new sectors, and encouraging voluntary compliance through awareness sessions and outreach programmes.
“This strategy helps ease the burden on existing taxpayers while bringing more businesses into the system,” said a PRA spokesperson.
Following the 18th Amendment, provincial revenue authorities have taken on a greater role in Pakistan’s fiscal landscape, with collections from sales tax on services supporting infrastructure, social programmes, and development projects. PRA’s robust opening month is expected to not only reduce Punjab’s dependence on federal transfers but also strengthen its financial independence.
Officials expressed optimism that this momentum will enable the authority to meet—or even surpass—its annual revenue targets.
