The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has delivered an impressive performance in the first half of the fiscal year 2025–26, recording a 30 percent increase in Sales Tax on Services compared to the same period last year. This growth highlights improving tax compliance within the province’s service sector and reflects the Authority’s strengthened enforcement and planning efforts.
Between July and December 2025, KPRA collected Rs23.26 billion in Sales Tax on Services, a notable jump from Rs17.92 billion collected during the corresponding months of the previous fiscal year. This represents an additional Rs5.34 billion, signaling a steady upward trend in provincial revenue generation.
Overall, KPRA’s total revenue for the first six months reached Rs26.62 billion. This figure includes Rs3.36 billion generated through the Infrastructure Development Cess (IDC). In comparison, total collections during the same period last year amounted to Rs23.81 billion, with a higher IDC contribution of Rs5.89 billion. Despite the shift in revenue composition, the strong growth in services tax has significantly boosted overall performance.
Director General KPRA, Fouzia Iqbal, praised the dedication and professionalism of the Authority’s staff, crediting the achievement to effective strategy, focused enforcement, and institutional commitment. She emphasized that the increase in services tax collection reflects sustained efforts to broaden the tax base and improve compliance mechanisms across the province.
DG Iqbal also expressed appreciation for the cooperation of taxpayers, acknowledging their role in strengthening provincial revenues. She noted that continued trust and compliance from the business community remain vital for KPRA’s long-term success.
Additionally, she recognized the leadership and guidance of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi and Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, Muzzammil Aslam, stating that their support has been crucial in advancing reforms and enhancing revenue mobilization.
With this strong start to the fiscal year, KPRA appears well-positioned to achieve its annual revenue targets, reinforcing its role in supporting sustainable development and public service delivery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.