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business Updated 7 Oct 2026

Salaried Class Pays Rs144 Billion in Tax in Q1, Exceeding Retail and Real Estate

HarZaviya summary · from 4 outlets

Most outlets led with the Rs144 billion in tax paid by the salaried class during Q1, noting it was higher than the combined contributions of the retail and real estate sectors. Profit and Pakistan Observer also highlighted the decline in real estate tax revenue, with Profit specifying a 38% drop and Pakistan Observer mentioning the revenue drop in general terms. Profit additionally provided a YoY comparison for salaried tax collection and noted the contribution of wholesalers and retailers.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 4 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 4 outlets

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  1. Salaried class pays Rs144bn in income tax in three months

    Pakistan’s salaried class paid Rs144 billion in income tax during the first three months of the current fiscal year. According to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sources, the amount was Rs13.4 billion higher than the same period last year. Read More: Salaried class workers pays higher income tax in July The figures show that income […]

  2. Pakistan Observer 87% identical

    Salaried class pays Rs144bn tax in just three months as retail, real estate revenue drops

    ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s salaried class paid Rs144 billion in income tax during the first quarter of the current fiscal year…

  3. Profit 81% identical

    Pakistan’s salaried class pays Rs144 billion in tax in Q1, Rs90 billion more than retail, realty sectors

    Salaried income tax collection rises 10.2% YoY in July-September; real estate receipts plunge 38% to Rs35.2 billion after tax cuts, while wholesalers and retailers contribute Rs18.4 billion

  4. ProPakistani 84% identical

    Salaried Class Pays Rs. 144 Billion Tax in Q1, Far More Than Retailers and Real Estate Combined

    Pakistan’s salaried class paid Rs. 144 billion in income tax during July to September, exceeding the combined Rs. 54 billion… Read More

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