Pakistan Customs recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue collection in June 2026, generating Rs 467 billion in import-related taxes and marking a major milestone in the country’s fiscal administration, according to official figures released on Tuesday.
The June collection represents a 33 percent increase compared with Rs 350.3 billion collected in the same month last year, reflecting stronger enforcement, higher import values, and improvements in administrative efficiency across the customs system.
Data from Pakistan Customs shows that customs duty collections alone reached Rs 158 billion during the month, up 24 percent from Rs 127 billion in June 2025.
The department exceeded its monthly customs duty target of Rs 144 billion, achieving 110 percent of the assigned goal despite tariff rationalization measures introduced during the fiscal year.
For the full 2025–26 fiscal year, import-related tax collections by Pakistan Customs rose to Rs 4.692 trillion, compared with Rs 4.131 trillion in the previous year. This reflects an annual growth of 13.6 percent, underlining the central role of imports in federal revenue generation.
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Annual customs duty collections stood at Rs 1.331 trillion, an increase of 4 percent year on year and equivalent to 99 percent of the full-year target. Officials said the near-complete achievement of the annual goal was notable given policy shifts aimed at reducing tariff barriers and encouraging trade competitiveness.
Revenue from the Petroleum Development Levy on imports also recorded strong growth. Collections rose by 20 percent to Rs 752 billion during the fiscal year, compared with Rs 628 billion in the previous year, driven by higher import volumes and sustained levy rates.
Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue, Rashid Mahmood Langrial, said surpassing the monthly target demonstrated Pakistan Customs’ commitment to facilitating legitimate trade while maintaining robust revenue collection. He noted that compliance-focused enforcement and technology-led reforms had helped narrow leakages without disrupting supply chains.
Member Customs Operations Syed Shakeel Shah attributed the record performance to improved efficiency, greater transparency, and ongoing digital transformation initiatives. He said automation, risk-based clearance systems, and enhanced monitoring had reduced delays and improved trust between customs authorities and the trading community.
The record June figures come at a time when the federal government is under pressure to boost revenues to meet fiscal targets. Analysts say sustained improvements in customs operations could play a key role in stabilizing public finances, provided gains are supported by consistent policy, continued digitization, and strong institutional oversight.
