ISLAMABAD: With the aim to keep a check on illegal trade of tobacco products in the country, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to introduce new enforcement measures in the next budget for fiscal year 2015-16.
According to the sources, the country suffered Rs26.2 billion ($253 million) revenue losses in 2013-14 due to illicit trade and consumption of cigarettes. Sources said that the to revenue authority is likely to enhance the role of the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue & Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Customs to keep a check on the illegal trade of tobacco products especially cigarettes’ sale in the country.
