Lahore, November 1, 2025: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a record 5.9 million tax return filings during the fiscal year 2025, commending both the institution and the people of Pakistan for demonstrating a strong sense of national responsibility.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Prime Minister said that the inclusion of 900,000 new tax filers in the tax net reflects the public’s growing confidence in the government’s economic and fiscal reforms.
“We are deeply thankful to the people of Pakistan for their confidence in the government’s reforms,” he said, adding that the government’s efforts to modernize and reform the tax system were beginning to yield tangible results “by the grace of Allah Almighty.”
Shehbaz Sharif noted that meritocracy has been prioritized within the FBR, with the introduction of a performance-based culture that rewards competent and hardworking officers while discouraging poor performance.
He said he personally supervises the digitization of the FBR, chairing weekly meetings to ensure that the process remains on track. The reforms, he added, have made tax filing more convenient and user-friendly for citizens.
The Prime Minister highlighted several key initiatives, including the automated clearance system at ports, which has helped eliminate corruption and improve efficiency, and the expansion of the Point of Sale (POS) network, which has curbed sales tax evasion and reduced the size of the informal economy.
Citing the results of these reforms, Shehbaz said that a Rs 9 billion increase in tax revenue compared to the previous fiscal year stands as clear evidence of their effectiveness.
“The process of further reforms in the FBR system is continuing without interruption,” he concluded, reaffirming the government’s resolve to eliminate corruption and bring the informal economy into the formal sector.
