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MULTAN, Dec 05 (APP): The Excise & Taxation Department achieved a remarkable milestone by recovering Rs. 2.5 billion in taxes — 50 per cent of the annual target of Rs. 5 billion — well before the end of the first half of the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26.
According to a performance report, issued by Deputy Director Khalid Hussain Qasoori, Multan district topped the division with 52 percent tax recovery, followed by Vehari at 47pc, Lodhran at 46pc and Khanewal at 44 percent.
At the divisional level, the Motor branch led all segments with an impressive recovery of Rs. 1.32 billion. The Property Tax branch collected Rs. 1.04 billion, while Professional Tax amounted to Rs. 455 million. Additionally, Excise Duties generated Rs. 542 million during the period.
Director Excise & Taxation Multan division Iftikhar Ahmed Bhalli urged the business community, small traders, and owners of luxury properties to ensure timely payment of their outstanding property, professional, and token taxes. He noted that the department has already delivered door-to-door property tax challans to residential and commercial taxpayers across the division.
He directed excise staff to facilitate taxpayers with courteous behavior, promptly address their concerns, and intensify field efforts to further improve government revenue collection.
Bhalli emphasized that timely tax payments play a vital role in the development and progress of the city.