ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is working with 1,254 officers of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) of BS-17 to BS-22, according to a notification issued on Wednesday.
The FBR said that consequent upon the approval of the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the creation of additional posts in Inland Revenue Service conveyed vide letter dated June 29, 2019, cadre strength of IRS under administrative control of FBR with effect from June 29, 2019 will be as under:
BS-22: 05
BS-21: 51
BS-20: 177
BS-19: 256
BS-18: 383
BS-17: 382
The prime minister approved creation of 25 additional posts in IRS including BS-21 07, BS21 07, BS-19 01, BS-18 06 and BS-17 04.
The FBR also sent a communication to Accountant General of Pakistan for arranging financial expenditures for such posts.
Officials believe the enhanced cadre will strengthen tax administration, improve enforcement, and expand the revenue base across the country. The additional positions are expected to support better audit processes, increase taxpayer compliance, and reduce revenue leakage.
With a larger and more structured workforce, the FBR aims to modernize its operations, introduce digital systems more effectively, and ensure transparent governance. The move is also seen as a step toward institutional strengthening and long-term fiscal stability for Pakistan’s economy in coming years.