Pakistan’s salaried class paid Rs633 billion in income tax during FY26, exceeding the combined tax contribution of the export, retail, and real estate sectors, according to provisional data compiled by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and reported by The News.
The FBR collected Rs13.01 trillion in total revenue during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, with salaried individuals remaining among the largest contributors due to income tax being deducted at source.
According to the provisional figures, tax payments from the salaried segment increased to Rs633 billion in FY26 from Rs585 billion in FY25.
In comparison, exporters contributed Rs174 billion in income tax during FY26, slightly lower than the Rs176 billion paid in the previous fiscal year, indicating little change in their tax contribution.
Meanwhile, the FBR continues to collect withholding taxes from the real estate sector on property transactions through Sections 236-C and 236-K of the Income Tax Ordinance, applicable to sellers and buyers, respectively.
