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tax collection
Coverage of tax collection in the Nexus archive.
- ECONOMIC SURVEY 2026-27: Record provincial surplus masks deeper fault lines
Provincial governments in Pakistan achieved a record surplus of Rs1,636.1 billion in 2025-26 due to increased revenue and prudent spending. However, experts highlight deeper fiscal challenges, including the need for federal-provincial fiscal reciprocity, revamping the NFC formula, and addressing bloated public sector expenses.