ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to evolve a comprehensive legal framework on permanent basis regarding Federal Board of Revenue recoveries.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting to appreciate the efforts of ministers and officers for the recovery of Rs34.5 billion and review reforms in Federal Board of Revenue in Islamabad.
Appreciating the recovery within 24 hours, the prime minister said the entire nation is grateful to relevant ministers and officers for benefiting the national treasury by recovery of Rs34.5 billion.
He said hard work and dedication, based on sincerity, definitely lead to such kind of excellent results.
Shehbaz Sharif termed the recovery a good start and stressed on establishing a sustainable system on permanent basis.
He also directed to formulate and present a plan of action regarding reforms in the FBR and ensuring implementation of tax laws.
He also instructed to formulate a plan to improve the FBR’s workforce.
During the meeting, the prime minister was briefed on tax cases pending in the courts and the steps taken by the government team for recovery.
Chairman FBR Rashid Mahmood Langrial briefed the prime minister on the reforms of the FBR’s Directorate of Law, digital algorithms for tax audits, performance appraisal of tax officers, as well as the ongoing reforms of the FBR as a whole.
