Pakistan’s salaried class contributed Rs91 billion in income tax during July and August 2026, far exceeding the combined collection from the real estate, wholesale and retail sectors.
According to the figures, salaried taxpayers paid Rs40 billion more than the three sectors combined during the first two months of the financial year.
Tax collection from salaried individuals was 225% higher than the amount collected from the real estate sector and 658% higher than the contribution of wholesalers and retailers.
The salaried class also recorded a 7.5% increase in tax payments compared with the same period last year. In contrast, tax collection from the real estate sector declined by 29%, falling to Rs28 billion.
The figures show the significant role salaried taxpayers continue to play in Pakistan’s revenue collection, particularly as the Federal Board of Revenue faces pressure to achieve its tax collection targets.
The higher contribution from salaried individuals has also brought renewed attention to the distribution of the country’s tax burden across different sectors.
While salaried employees generally have income tax deducted directly from their earnings, revenue collection from other sectors depends on compliance, documentation and enforcement measures.
The latest figures are expected to remain an important part of discussions around tax reforms and efforts to broaden Pakistan’s tax base.
With the FBR continuing to work toward its revenue targets, the government is also facing pressure to improve tax collection from sectors that have historically contributed a smaller share of overall revenues.
