ISLAMABAD: Dr. Miftah Ismail assumed his responsibilities as Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Economic Affairs and Revenue here on Wednesday. He visited the Finance Division and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and discussed revenue-related issues with senior officials.
Talking to the FBR officials, Dr. Miftah said tax revenues need to be increased and all efforts should be made in this regard. He said the current team of the FBR comprises of tax experts, hoping that this team could achieved the set targets of the current financial year( 2017-18) . He said he had a firm resolve for further strengthening of the economy and advancing the objective of sustainable and inclusive growth as envisioned by the PML-N leadership.
He said that efforts would be particularly focused on enhancing exports and increasing economic growth. Endeavors would also be made for broadening of tax base and lowering of rates, he said. He called upon all concerned to work dedicatedly as a team towards this end.
It is also necessary to mention here that Dr. Miftah will receive formal briefing about the working of various divisions of the Ministry of Finance and its sub-ordinate offices shortly.
