ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar had a meeting with Chairman and other senior officials of Federal Board of Revenue(FBR) here.
The Finance Minister had exchange of views with the officials on administrative and financial matters of FBR. There was also discussion on measures for broadening the tax net. The Minister said broadening the tax net was an objective which the government wanted the FBR to pursue with sincerity of purpose and full dedication.
Minister Dar said while the government truly appreciated the contribution of filers to the national exchequer, it also had a firm resolve to bring non-filers in the tax net through a sustained policy of encouragement, persuasion as well as administrative measures. Without promoting tax culture in the country, the objective of overall economic progress could not be achieved, Dar added.
Chairman FBR, assured the Minister of full cooperation and dedication of his team to expand the tax net. He briefed the Minister about the key features of the proposed plan of action for broadening the tax base. He said the FBR in the current fiscal year would take further steps aimed at facilitating the tax payers.
