FBR reports 19% increase in wedding tax collection
The Federal Revenue Council (FBR) reported 19 % of tax collections from marriage events across Pakistan. The Board of Directors attributed the increase in the stricter monitoring and enforcement of tax measures aimed at the country’s welfare. According to official documents, the FBR raised RS2.02 billion of tax withholding taxes from marriage work during the financial year 2024-25 – from 1.70 billion Rs last year – marking a profit of almost RS500 million. Employees said the increase was reflected in the growing documentation of businesses and services related to events, especially in major cities. “The marriage and events industry represents








