Islamabad, August 3, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the appointment of Mir Badshah Khan Wazir as Member Inland Revenue (IR) – Operations, effective immediately.
In a notification released on Thursday, it was disclosed that Mir Badshah Khan Wazir, a seasoned BS-21 officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), has been transferred and appointed as Member (IR-Operations). He previously served as Chief Commissioner of the Large Taxpayers Office in Lahore before taking on this new role.
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Notably, Mir Badshah Khan Wazir has also been assigned the additional responsibility of the post of Member (IR-Policy) during the leave period of Afaque Ahmed Qureshi (IRS-BS21).
In a related announcement, Mehmood Hussain Jafri, another accomplished BS-21 IRS officer, currently holding the position of Chief Commissioner at the Regional Tax Office (RTO) in Lahore, has been entrusted with an additional role. He will now serve as Chief Commissioner-IR at the Large Taxpayers Office, Lahore, in accordance with the established rules.
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The appointments come at a significant time for the FBR as it continues its efforts to streamline tax operations, boost revenue collection, and enhance tax compliance in the country. Both Mir Badshah Khan Wazir and Mehmood Hussain Jafri bring extensive experience and expertise in tax administration to their respective roles.
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With these new appointments, the FBR aims to strengthen its leadership team and further improve its efficiency in carrying out its duties. The move is expected to have positive implications for the organization’s overall performance and its ability to achieve revenue targets.
