LAHORE – The Punjab government has collected record tax revenue of over Rs133 billion through digital payments during the first four months of the current financial year.
The online platform, e-Pay Punjab, developed by the Punjab Finance Department in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has recorded over 14 million online transactions during this period.
The revenue collection through e-Pay Punjab included over Rs83 billion in Sales Tax, Rs10 billion in Property Tax, Rs9 billion in Motor Vehicle Registration, and Rs5 billion in Token Tax.
The figures were shared during a progress review meeting chaired by PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf.
Through e-Pay Punjab, citizens can conveniently make payments for 97 different taxes and levies of 23 government departments, eliminating the need for physical visits and reducing dependence on agents or intermediaries. To date, more than 7.1 million citizens have downloaded the e-Pay Punjab mobile application, reflecting the system’s growing popularity and public trust.
Speaking on the occasion, Faisal Yousaf said that e-Pay Punjab has made government payments simpler, more transparent, and secure, significantly contributing to revenue growth. He stated that PITB continues to upgrade the system to expand digital payment services and provide citizens with faster, more efficient facilities from the comfort of their homes.
