The federal government collected Rs. 371 billion in petroleum levies from July to September 2025, marking a 42% increase from Rs. 261 billion during the same period last year. This surge added Rs. 110 billion in revenue during the first quarter of the fiscal year, driven by taxes on petrol, diesel, and other petroleum products. Meeting IMF conditions, Pakistan achieved a budget surplus of 1.6% of GDP, while the primary balance reached 2.7% of GDP, reflecting improved fiscal discipline and growing economic stability.