The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs975 billion in October 2026, failing to meet the Rs1,131 billion target.
FBR officials announced that designated tax offices and bank branches will stay open on Saturday, the month's final day, and anticipate gathering an extra Rs40 billion before closing.
During the first four months of the current fiscal year, the agency set a goal of Rs4,185 billion; collections to date total Rs4,061 billion, leaving a Rs124 billion gap.
Parliament-approved authorities have established an annual tax collection target of Rs15,264 billion for fiscal year 2026-27.
