{"id":523261,"date":"2026-01-02T06:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T01:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=523261"},"modified":"2026-01-02T06:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T01:08:46","slug":"kpra-achieves-30-growth-in-sales-tax-on-services-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/kpra-achieves-30-growth-in-sales-tax-on-services-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"KPRA achieves 30% growth in sales tax on services in first half of FY2025-26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Peshawar<br \/>\nThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has recorded a 30 percent growth in Sales Tax on Services collection during the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26, collecting Rs23.26 billion during July\u2013December, compared to Rs17.92 billion in the corresponding period of last year.<br \/>\nThis represents an increase of Rs5.34 billion, reflecting a strong and sustained improvement in service-sector tax compliance across the province.<br \/>\nAccording to figures released by KPRA\u2019s media wing on Thursday, the Authority generated a total revenue of Rs26.62 billion during the first six months of the ongoing financial year. This includes Rs23.26 billion from Sales Tax on Services and Rs3.36 billion from the Infrastructure Development Cess (IDC).<br \/>\nIn the same period last year, KPRA\u2019s overall collection stood at Rs23.81 billion, comprising Rs17.92 billion from Sales Tax on Services and Rs5.89 billion from IDC.<br \/>\nDirector General KPRA, Fouzia Iqbal, praised the Authority\u2019s officers and staff for their performance, terming the growth in Sales Tax on Services a result of effective planning, sustained enforcement, and institutional commitment.<br \/>\n\u201cThe impressive growth in Sales Tax on Services reflects the strategic planning, performance, and hard work of the KPRA team,\u201d she said, adding that with the same level of dedication and a focused strategic approach, KPRA is well-positioned to achieve its annual revenue targets.<br \/>\nThe Director General also expressed gratitude to taxpayers for their trust, confidence, and cooperation, which she said remained central to KPRA\u2019s success.<br \/>\nShe further acknowledged the support and guidance of the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Muhammad Sohail Afridi, and Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, Mr. Muzzammil Aslam, noting that their leadership has played a key role in enabling reforms and strengthening revenue mobilization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peshawar The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has recorded a 30 percent growth in Sales Tax on Services collection during the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26, collecting Rs23.26 billion during July\u2013December, compared to Rs17.92 billion in the corresponding period of last year. 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