The collection of Value Added Tax (VAT), which contributes 37 percent to the total revenue collection, is experiencing the worst-ever scenario due to the COVID-19 impacts that halted trade and business in the country for a couple of months.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday asked its field offices to formulate a strategy keeping in mind the present condition and expedite the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) and thus achieve the revised revenue collection target.