According to a report by Private TV, the salaried class collected a record income tax of Rs 633 billion in the national treasury during the last fiscal year, which is much more than the combined tax of influential exporters and property dealers._x000D_
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According to interim data released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the tax paid by salaried individuals in the fiscal year 2025-26 shows a significant increase compared to the previous year’s Rs 585 billion._x000D_
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This amount is even more than those major sectors that are considered important pillars of the country’s economy, while on the contrary, the solution to the problems of the salaried class and the voice raised for it are not heard effectively anywhere._x000D_
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According to official documents, during the same period, Rs 174 billion in tax was collected from exporters while Rs 191 billion was collected from real estate sellers. Rs 87 billion was collected under Section 236-K on purchase of property in real estate, which indicates a decrease compared to Rs 120 billion in the previous fiscal year._x000D_
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Moreover, Rs 70 billion was received by the national exchequer as withholding tax from the retail sector. The FBR’s total tax target remained at Rs 13010 billion, while the authorities have set a tax collection target of Rs 15264 billion for the next fiscal year._x000D_
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Under the new strategy, it has been decided to end direct contact between tax officers and citizens. The government has also indicated to provide relief to the salaried class and exporters in the next fiscal year._x000D_
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These figures make it clear that a major part of the income tax burden falls on those individuals whose taxes are collected directly from their salaries and who are considered the downtrodden section of the society.
