PRA Hits Rs26.12B Revenue Record in May

Lahore, June 3 — The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has smashed a record milestone, raking in Rs26.12 billion in tax revenues during May 2025, a 23% surge from last year, a PRA spokesperson announced Tuesday. From July 2024 to May 2025, the Authority collected a staggering Rs240 billion, a 16% growth over the prior fiscal year’s equivalent period. Of this, Rs225 billion came from the Punjab Sales Tax (up 16%), Rs5.6 billion from the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess (up 18%), and Rs9.3 billion from the Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (soaring 30%).

This feat was achieved without new taxes or rate hikes, credited to a robust enforcement strategy and cutting-edge technology, the spokesperson said. The PRA is poised to exceed its annual target with ongoing efforts. Web context highlights Punjab’s tax drive (e.g., 20% compliance rise, web ID: 0), while X posts show mixed views—some praise efficiency, others question fairness. Critically, the narrative of “success” may mask uneven impact—web sources note small business strain, and X sentiment suggests distrust in sustainability, hinting at potential resistance.