Excise deptt collects Rs 25.43 bn in FY 2025-26, surpasses revenue target

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jul, 2026) The Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department collected more than Rs 25.43 billion during the financial year 2025-26, exceeding its assigned revenue target and setting a new record for the department.

The revenue included Rs19.13 billion collected under excise taxes and over Rs 6.30 billion recovered on behalf of the Federal board of Revenue (FBR).

Talking to APP, Director Excise, Bilal Azam said that the achievement came in line with the directions of the Chief Commissioner Islamabad and the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad. The department reported strong collections across several categories, including vehicle registration fees, road taxes, hotel taxes, professional taxes, and other revenue streams.

The total collection of Rs 25.43 billion marks one of the highest revenue performances in the department’s history, he added. He stated that the department not only met its target but also surpassed it through improved tax collection measures and wider public participation.

Bilal Azam attributed the increase in revenue to better monitoring, the use of digital systems, improved service delivery, and stronger enforcement of tax regulations. The introduction of technology-based services helped simplify procedures for citizens and improved overall efficiency in revenue collection.

The department also highlighted efforts to expand the tax base and strengthen recovery mechanisms. The Director said that digitalization initiatives enabled taxpayers to access services more easily while improving transparency in departmental operations.

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Director Excise and Taxation Islamabad, Bilal Azam, said the department remains committed to providing modern services to citizens and further improving public access to tax-related facilities. He noted that the growing use of technology and citizen-focused initiatives has contributed to greater public trust in the department.

According to the department, increased public confidence played a significant role in achieving the record revenue collection during the fiscal year. Officials added that continuous improvements in service delivery encouraged more taxpayers to fulfill their obligations through official channels.

The department has urged citizens to pay all taxes and vehicle-related dues on time and obtain services only through authorized government platforms. Officials said public cooperation is essential for maintaining an effective and transparent taxation system.

The department also announced that citizens can receive a 10 percent discount on token tax payments made through the PAK AAP application during July 2026. Authorities encouraged taxpayers to use digital platforms to benefit from the concession and complete payments without visiting offices.

Officials reaffirmed their commitment to expanding online services and introducing further improvements aimed at making tax payments and related services more accessible for residents of the federal capital.

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