SOHAIL SARFRAZ

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has said that the revenue forecasting approach employed for 2026-27 provided realistic and well-grounded estimates of tax revenue targets, closely aligned with the underlying economic fundamentals of the country.

Talking about strategy to meet tax collection target for 2026-27, Chairman FBR said in the new revenue forecasting report (2026-27), by integrating updated macroeconomic indicators, tax-specific buoyancy measures, and historical revenue performance, the report offers actionable insights to guide policy formulation, budgetary planning, and medium-term fiscal management. Such data-driven revenue projections are essential for enhancing fiscal credibility, supporting informed decision-making, and promoting sustainable economic management, Rashid Mahmood added.