Islamabad, March 12, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the reconstitution of its project team tasked with overseeing the tax system digitalization project.
This move aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and modernization in Pakistan’s taxation system.
According to the FBR, the decision supersedes its earlier Notification No. 1152-IR-I/2024 dated May 6, 2024. The newly restructured Project Management Team for the Tax System Digitalization Project has been established as follows:
Project Management Team:
1. Mr. Muhammad Khalid Jamil (IRS/BS-20) – Project Director (Tax System Digitalization) / Chief (IR-Transformation Delivery Unit), FBR Headquarters, Islamabad.
2. Mr. Farid Ahmed Khan Salarzay (PCS/BS-19) – Chief (OPS) (Customs-Transformation Delivery Unit), FBR Headquarters, Islamabad.
3. Mr. Taimoor Ali – Focal Person from Karandaaz.
The FBR has mandated the Project Management Team to oversee the seamless execution and implementation of the project. This team will play a crucial role in coordinating efforts among various stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the digitalization initiative. The project is expected to bring significant improvements in tax administration, simplifying processes for taxpayers while strengthening revenue collection mechanisms.
A key responsibility of the team is to manage the project from inception to completion, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines, deliverables, and quality benchmarks. The FBR has emphasized that the digitalization project will introduce innovative technologies to streamline tax operations and curb inefficiencies in the existing system.
By modernizing the tax infrastructure, the project aims to enhance compliance, reduce manual interventions, and improve overall transparency in revenue collection. The FBR has reiterated its commitment to driving digital transformation, aligning with global best practices in tax administration.
The project will also leverage collaborations with private sector partners such as Karandaaz to integrate advanced data analytics and automation solutions. This initiative is expected to significantly contribute to Pakistan’s broader economic reform agenda by strengthening the country’s fiscal policies.
As the project progresses, the FBR will continue to monitor developments and engage relevant stakeholders to ensure its successful implementation. The reconstituted project team is expected to bring renewed focus and expertise to the digitalization efforts, paving the way for a more efficient and transparent tax system in Pakistan.