ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue newly appointed Chairman Nisar Muhammad Khan is determined to continue the war against corruption, besides making the effective and strict accountability system.
Khan said that measures will be taken in order to improve the tax collection and tax system as well. He also pledged to enforce the tax laws completely in country.
He stated this while addressing a farewell ceremony held in honour of outgoing FBR chairman Tariq Bajwa, Members Shahid Hussain Asad, Shahid Hussain Jatoi and Muhammad Ashraf.
Praising Tariq Bajwa, new FBR Chairman Nisar Muhammad said, “He was an honest person and thorough professional. He introduced wonderful policies at FBR to increase tax revenue. He played his best role for resolving issues of Grade-18-19 officers regarding promotion and performance allowance. His tenure was the best tenure in FBR”.
He also admired the services of all members to make the FBR prestigious department of country.
On the other hand, former chairman while addressing the ceremony, showed satisfaction over the appointment of Nisar Muhammad Khan as FBR chairman and added that Khan has vast experience in the field of revenue collection, which will pave the way for boosting the collections and strengthen the tax system.
He said that “I advise all successors to take step in the larger interest of the country without taking care of any pressure.”
He also admired the performance of ex-Admin member Shahid Hussain Jatoi, saying that he had never given undue favour to any corrupt officer and maintained the accountability in the department. He also appreciated the performance of Shahid Hussain Asad and Muhammad Asharaf Khan.
Outgoing Inland Revenue Policy Member Shahid Hussain Asad said that he has spent most of his time while training the officials, adding that he was satisfied over the new posting.
