Pakistan recorded a total tax collection of Rs11,747 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25, according to details presented by the Finance Minister during Senate Question Time.
The official reply provided a full sector-wise breakdown of who contributed what to the national exchequer.
The finance minister’s written reply revealed that banks paid the highest amount of tax, contributing Rs1,127 billion in 2024–25. This made the banking sector the single largest tax-paying class of the year.
The petroleum sector followed closely with Rs1,121 billion in tax payments. The power sector contributed Rs858 billion, making it another major source of revenue for the government.
Wholesalers, salaried class contributions
Wholesalers paid a total of Rs693 billion in taxes during the fiscal year. Meanwhile, the salaried class contributed Rs498 billion, reflecting their continued role as one of the most consistent tax-paying groups.
Breakdown of total tax revenue
The finance minister provided a detailed breakdown of the overall Rs11,747 billion tax collection:
- Income Tax: Rs5,794 billion
- Sales Tax: Rs3,901 billion
- Federal Excise Duty: Rs767 billion
- Customs Duty: Rs1,285 billion
These figures highlight the distribution of Pakistan’s tax structure across direct and indirect sources.
