Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Pakistan's federal government collected more than Rs13 trillion in taxes and levies during fiscal year 2025, accounting for approximately 11.3 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product, official data showed.

Authorities indicated that tax collection trends suggest the federal government is on track to achieve its long-term target of raising revenue to 15 percent of GDP by June 2028. Experts said this would strengthen fiscal stability.

Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Shehzad highlighted that provincial governments must modernize their tax systems to align with federal reforms and tap into untapped revenue potential in services, agriculture, and other sectors.

Provincial contributions remain relatively ...