Islamabad, December 30, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stepped up efforts to promote tax awareness by educating the business community on online return filing and voluntary tax compliance. The initiative aims to simplify tax procedures and encourage greater participation in the documented economy.
On the instructions of Chairman FBR, Rashid Mahmood Langrial, the Taxpayers’ Services (TPS) Wing, under the supervision of Member TPS Ms. Tehmima Aamir, organized a Tax Awareness Session at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Islamabad. The session was part of FBR’s ongoing Tax Awareness Outreach program designed to strengthen engagement with stakeholders and improve compliance levels.
The FBR delegation was led by Muhammad Muti-ur-Rehman Mumtaz, Secretary Tax Education & Facilitation, accompanied by Abdul Rehman Sheikh, Second Secretary Tax Facilitation, along with other TPS Wing officials. FPCCI representatives included Tariq Jadoon, Vice President FPCCI, Karim Aziz Malik, Chairman/Incharge FPCCI Capital Office, and other executive members. Business representatives from various cities also joined the session via video link.
In his opening remarks, Muhammad Muti-ur-Rehman Mumtaz highlighted FBR’s mandate, core functions, and ongoing reform initiatives. This was followed by a detailed presentation by Abdul Rehman Sheikh, who explained tax awareness measures and provided step-by-step guidance on filing income tax returns online.
The session saw active participation, with attendees raising numerous tax-related questions that were comprehensively addressed by the FBR team. Participants appreciated FBR’s proactive outreach and commitment to building a culture of voluntary tax compliance. The event concluded with an exchange of souvenirs, reaffirming continued collaboration between FBR and FPCCI.