PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) registered a 20 percent growth in Sales Tax on Services (STS) collection during the financial year 2025-26 by collecting overall revenue of Rs53.7 billion as compared to Rs51.8 billion collected during the fiscal year 2024-25.
According to details shared by KPRA’s Media Wing on Thursday, the Authority collected Rs48.71 billion under Sales Tax on Services against Rs40.60 billion collected during the last financial year, registering an increase of Rs8.11 billion.
KPRA also surpassed its assigned STS collection target of Rs45.5 billion. The impressive growth reflects the Authority’s strong performance in the sector-wise collection of Sales Tax on Services through enhanced tax administration, effective enforcement, and improved taxpayer facilitation.
The Authority collected Rs5 billion under Infrastructure Development Cess (IDC) during the financial year. The reduction in IDC receipts was mainly due to the closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings.
Director General (DG) KPRA Irum Naz appreciated the dedication and hard work of KPRA officers and officials for delivering outstanding growth in the Authority’s core tax collection.
She said that she is glad that KPRA Headquarters and all regional offices have successfully achieved their respective Sales Tax on Services collection targets assigned for the financial year 2025-26, saying she is confident that, with the same strategy, dedication and commitment, they will achieve next year’s targets as well.
She expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, Muzzammil Aslam and Secretary Finance Capt Kamran Ahmad Afridi (retd), for their continued guidance and support.
She also thanked the taxpayers for their continued trust and cooperation, saying that their commitment to voluntary compliance remains the foundation of the Authority’s success.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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