Pakistan’s Non-Tax Revenue Surges to Record Rs 3.046 Trillion in Just Three Months; Petroleum Levy Up by Rs 110 Billion
Islamabad : The Ministry of Finance has released detailed figures showing a **record surge in non-tax revenue collections** during the first quarter (July–September) of the **fiscal year 2024–25**.
According to the report, Pakistan collected **Rs 3.046 trillion** in non-tax revenue within just three months, against the **annual target of Rs 5.147 trillion**. During the same period last year, non-tax revenue stood at **Rs 3.051 trillion**.
A major contributor to this growth was the **petroleum levy**, which brought in **Rs 371.6 billion**, marking an increase of **Rs 110 billion** compared to the previous year. The **carbon levy** added another **Rs 10.19 billion** in revenue.
The **State Bank of Pakistan** recorded a **profit of Rs 2.428 trillion**, making it the largest single contributor to non-tax revenue. Additionally, the government earned **Rs 14 billion** from **passport fees** and **Rs 7.94 billion** under the **gas surcharge**.
Provincial and federal institutions collectively earned over **Rs 27 billion** in **mark-up income**, which included royalties from oil and gas, petroleum levies, and gas development surcharges.
Analysts say the strong non-tax revenue performance could help ease fiscal pressures and support the government’s ongoing economic stabilization efforts.
