Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Railways has achieved a historic milestone by earning over Rs 115 billion during the financial year 2025-26.
- Senator Qadir praised the railway's performance, marking the first time in Pakistan’s 78-year history.
- The government aims to further improve tax collection and transparency through digitalization efforts.
Pakistan Railways has achieved a historic milestone by earning over Rs 115 billion during the financial year 2025-26, according to Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir. This marks the first time in Pakistan’s 78-year history that the railway has surpassed such a significant earnings figure.
In a statement, Senator Qadir highlighted the importance of this achievement, stating, 'For the first time in our country's history, Pakistan Railways has crossed the milestone of earning more than Rs 115 billion during the financial year 2025-26.'
The success of Pakistan Railways is part of a broader strategy by the government to improve tax collection and transparency. During a strategic conference held under the leadership of Minister for Finance Punjab, Mujtaba Shuja Rahman, it was announced that PRA (Pakistan Railway Authority) had collected an additional Rs 97 billion in taxes compared to the previous year.
Chairman of PRA, Mustaqeem Akbar Spera, emphasized the need for further reforms and digitalization to achieve a more transparent tax system. He said, 'We are committed to implementing e-systems and further reforms to ensure transparency in our tax collection process.'
The government’s efforts extend beyond just financial performance; they also include initiatives aimed at reducing tax evasion and increasing public trust through greater transparency. These measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to modernize the tax system, which is crucial for economic growth.
Senator Qadir's praise underscores the significance of this achievement in the context of Pakistan’s broader economic challenges. The success of Pakistan Railways not only boosts national revenue but also sets an example for other state-owned enterprises to follow.
As the financial year 2025-26 draws to a close, the government is focusing on these key areas: full digitalization of the tax system, increased transparency, and zero tolerance towards tax evasion. These steps are expected to have a positive impact on Pakistan’s overall economic health.
For the first time in our country's history, Pakistan Railways has crossed the milestone of earning more than Rs 115 billion during the financial year 2025-26.
Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir, Chairman Standing Committee on Defence Production
We are committed to implementing e-systems and further reforms to ensure transparency in our tax collection process.
Mustaqeem Akbar Spera, Chairman of PRA
