Islamabad, August 23, 2024 – In a strategic move to enhance tax revenue and meet the fiscal year 2024-25 targets, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a new working group comprising officers from both the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and Pakistan Customs Service (PCS). The announcement was made on Friday through an official notification.
The working group is tasked with evaluating and proposing reforms in three key areas: procedures and machinery, human resources and administration, and taxpayer facilitation. These areas are crucial for streamlining tax administration and improving overall efficiency in tax collection.
Officers of IRS
The working group includes a diverse group of IRS officers, each bringing expertise from various regions and departments:
1. Ms. Nafeesa Satti – BS-20, CIR (Refunds), RTO Rawalpindi
2. Mr. Muhammad Masood Ahmed Gorsi – BS-19, ADCIR, LTO Karachi
3. Mr. Munir Ahmed Chaudhry – BS-19, ADCIR, LTO Karachi
4. Mr. Naseebullah – BS-19, ADCIR, LTO Karachi
5. Mr. Muhammad Ijlal Khan – BS-19, ADCIR, AEOI Zone, Lahore
6. Ms. Rafia Ilyas Awan – BS-19, Additional Director, IRS Academy, Lahore
7. Mr. Abdul Hameed Mangrio – BS-18, DCIR, LTO Karachi
8. Mr. Ali Saleh Hayat Kalyar – BS-18, Secretary (Welfare), FBR
9. Ms. Riffat Aziz – BS-18, DCIR, RTO Gujranwala
10. Ms. Beenish Aruj – BS-18, DCIR, RTO Faisalabad
11. Ms. Uzma Salahuddin – BS-18, ADCIR (OPS), MTO Karachi
12. Mr. M. Hussnain Shamim – BS-18, DCIR, LTO Lahore
13. Ms. Zehra Farooq – BS-18, Second Secretary (ITP), IR-Policy Wing, FBR
14. Ms. Khadija Hussain – BS-18, Second Secretary, IT Wing, FBR
15. Mr. Muhammad Azeem Abid – BS-18, DCIR, LTO Islamabad
16. Mr. Mazhar Ali – BS-18, DCIR, CTO Lahore
17. Mr. Hayat Omer Malik – BS-18, DCIR, LTO Karachi
18. Mr. Muhammad Zeeshan – BS-18, Deputy Director, Directorate of I&I-IR, Lahore
19. Mr. Umair Malik – BS-18, DCIR, LTO Karachi
20. Syed Shabbir Raees Zaidi – BS-17, ACIR, RTO Rawalpindi
21. Ms. Qayyum Rani – BS-19, ADCIR, LTO Lahore
22. Mustafa Ahmed – BS-17, ACIR, RTO Islamabad
Officers of PCS
The working group also includes experienced PCS officers who will contribute their insights into customs-related processes and compliance:
1. Mr. Farid Ahmed Khan Salarzay – BS-19, Director (OPS), Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (North), Islamabad
2. Mr. Yasser Wahab Kalwar – BS-19, Additional Director, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi
3. Mr. Afnan Khan – BS-19, Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar
4. Mr. Saad Ata Rabbani – BS-19, Secretary (M/HR-Customs), FBR
5. Mr. Tausif Aman – BS-19, Secretary (Customs-Budget), FBR
6. Syed Ali Akbar Zaidi – BS-19, Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (Punjab), Lahore
7. Mr. Muhammad Akbar Jan Gandapur – BS-19, Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT), Karachi
8. Mr. Shahid Jan – BS-19, Secretary (Customs Policy Wing), FBR
9. Syed Muhammad Raza Naqvi – BS-18, Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Custom House, Karachi
10. Mr. Muhammad Fahd Jamil – BS-17, Assistant Collector, Collectorate of Customs, Islamabad
Objectives and Schedule
The primary objectives of the working group are to review and reform tax procedures, improve human resources and administration, and enhance taxpayer facilitation. These reforms are expected to address existing inefficiencies and facilitate smoother tax administration.
The members of the working group are instructed to report to the FBR Headquarters in Islamabad by 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The group’s meetings will continue until August 27, 2024, with the possibility of an extension by an additional three days if necessary.
This initiative is part of the FBR’s broader strategy to achieve its tax collection targets for the fiscal year 2024-25. By involving a wide range of experienced officers from both IRS and PCS, the FBR aims to leverage their expertise and insights to implement effective reforms and improve tax collection processes.
The formation of this working group signals a proactive approach by the FBR in addressing challenges in tax administration and demonstrates the government’s commitment to enhancing revenue mobilization through strategic reforms and efficient management.
