Pakistan
PM stresses need of collective efforts for country’s development
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also directs to establish Customs Appellate Tribunals along with Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals for expeditious disposal of tax related cases
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Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed to hire the services of talented and professional lawyers to take up various cases related to Federal Board of Revenue, pending at different courts and tribunals.
Chairing a meeting to deliberate on the matters related to Federal Board of Revenue in Islamabad, he further directed to establish Customs Appellate Tribunals along with Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals for expeditious disposal of tax related cases.
The Prime Minister said he would personally chair the weekly meetings to review ongoing reforms in the FBR and revenue collection. He said the Federal Board of Revenue has a key role in the country's economy.
Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need of collective efforts for development of the country. He directed to formulate a comprehensive policy for honoring the officials and officers of FBR, who would show excellent performance.
The meeting was briefed that work is already underway for establishment of Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals and a written test would be conducted for appointment of judges in these tribunals under a transparent procedure.
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