Islamabad, February 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has undertaken a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring several senior Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers to key positions.
Among the major changes, Ahmad Shuja Khan, a BS-21 officer, has been appointed as Member Audit with immediate effect. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Commissioner at the Regional Tax Office (RTO), Lahore.
According to an official notification issued by the FBR, Ms. Saadia Sadaf Gilani (BS-21) has been transferred from her role as Member (Admin/HR) at FBR Headquarters, Islamabad, and posted as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue at the Corporate Tax Office, Lahore. In another key move, Muhammad Iqbal (BS-21), upon joining, has been appointed as Member (Admin/HR) at FBR Headquarters.
Further reshuffling includes the transfer of Karamatullah Khan Chaudhry (BS-21), who has been reassigned as Member (Taxpayers’ Services) at FBR Headquarters, moving from his previous role as Member (Audit/CRM). Meanwhile, Ms. Amna Faiz Bhatty (BS-20) has been transferred to serve as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue (OPS) at the Regional Tax Office, Lahore, replacing her previous post as Chief Commissioner (OPS) at the Corporate Tax Office, Lahore.
The FBR stated that officers currently receiving performance allowances will continue to receive them in their newly assigned roles. The tax authority emphasized that the transfers and postings are aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening the administration of tax audits, compliance, and taxpayer services.
In its directive, the FBR has instructed all transferred officers to assume their new positions immediately and to submit charge Relinquishment/Assumption reports for record-keeping and further administrative action. The reshuffle is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the FBR to optimize its workforce and improve tax collection mechanisms.
This latest wave of transfers highlights the FBR’s commitment to restructuring its leadership to address evolving challenges in tax administration. With key positions now reassigned, industry experts anticipate a more focused approach toward tax audits, taxpayer services, and overall revenue collection strategies. The changes reflect the FBR’s ongoing mission to strengthen governance and enhance the efficiency of its taxation system.