Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed his economic team to accelerate the process of transformation of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The prime minister passed the orders while chairing a review meeting on Track and Trace System of FBR here on Sunday. The FBR’s transformation plan includes total digitization and its restructuring according to modern standards. Premier Shehbaz Sharif delegated responsibility to Minister of State for Finance to oversee the transformation project of FBR. On the occasion, the prime minister was presented a detailed report regarding the track and trace system and on progress of digitization of FBR. The PM directed immediate action against the persons responsible for deficiency and irregularities regarding the track and trace system.

He directed immediate implementation of steps for taking action against the officials negligent in upgrading the system. Premier Shehbaz Sharif said that reforms in FBR were necessary to improve the tax system of Pakistan, adding, “We will work day and night to save every penny of the poor people of Pakistan.” He said that digitization of FBR was main priority of the government and no disruption was acceptable in this regard. Federal ministers Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister of State Ali Pervaiz Malik, Coordinator of Prime Minister Ihsan Afzal and high level officials attended the meeting.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan