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  • Ministry probes Indian expired mango pulp entry

    Ministry probes Indian expired mango pulp entry

    ISLAMABAD: Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR) has taken notice of reports regarding the “import of expired Indian mango pulp”.

    The Ministry of National Food Security and Research made thorough investigation of the matter, a statement said on Thursday.

    In this backdrop the official stance of the Ministry of National Food Security & Research is as follows:

    “Mango pulp is a regulatory article under Plant Quarantine Act (PAQ) 1976 and Plant Quarantine Rule (PAR) 1967 which is enforced by Department of Plant Protection (DPP) M/o NFS &R.”

    For further assurance and strict compliance, SRO 1067(i)/2017 dated 20th October, 2017 was issued and amendments were made in the Import Permit Policy Order, 2016 to give clarity to the Custom of Pakistan and all stakeholders regarding import of all agro products in the country.

    Furthermore, for the import of mango pulp, there is a mandatory requirement of a valid import permit from DPP, valid Phyto-sanitary Certificate from exporting country and Plant Protection Release Order (PPRO) of DPP, before releasing the consignment by the Custom authorities.

    The Ministry of National Food Security through its attached departments has probed the matter after the news item was published and hence clarified that neither the DPP, has given any Import Permit nor has given any PPRO for entry in the country.

    However, it is assumed that without doing needful, the said consignment was released in clear violation of PQA 1976 and PQR 1967 and SRO 1067(i)/2017. It is further reiterated that there is no role of Ministry of National Food Security & Research regarding import of expired mango pulp in the country.

    However, the Ministry is taking up the matter with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and provincial Food Authorities to further probe the matter and take appropriate action defined in relevant laws/regulations.

  • FBR notifies transfers, postings of IRS officers of BS-16-19

    FBR notifies transfers, postings of IRS officers of BS-16-19

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday notified transfers and postings of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers of BS-16 to BS-19 with immediate effect until further orders.

    Following officers have been notified under the transfers and postings:

    01. Abdur Razzaq Khan (Inland Revenue Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue Corporate Regional Tax Office, Lahore from the post of Additional Commissioner, Regional Tax Office, Sahiwal.

    02. Ms. Kehkshan Khan (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) on promotion has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue Large Taxpayers Unit, Lahore.

    03. Ms. Rukhsana Arif (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) on promotion has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue Regional Tax Office II, Lahore.

    04. Ghulam Hussain (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) on promotion has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue Regional Tax Office, Bahawalpur.

    05. Ms. Amra Sarwar (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Corporate Regional Tax Office, Lahore from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Corporate Regional Tax Office, Lahore.

    06. Asad Aziz (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Regional Tax Office, Sargodha from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Regional Tax Office, Sargodha.

    07. Ms. Saba Rehmat (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Regional Tax Office, Islamabad from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate of Immovable Property (North), Islamabad.

    08. Karim Baksh Bughio (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Corporate Regional Tax Office, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, (AEOI Zone) Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi.

    09. Mrs. Saima Kenan Khan (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Regional Tax Office, Peshawar from the post of Deputy Director, Addl. Directorate of Internal Audit (Inland Revenue), Peshawar.

    10. Husnain Ahmad Hali (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Regional Tax Office II, Lahore from the post of Deputy Commissioner, (IR) Regional Tax Office II, Lahore.

    11. Kashif Hafeez (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Corporate Regional Tax Office, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Corporate Regional Tax Office, Karachi.

    12. Inayat Malik (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Large Taxpayers Unit, Islamabad from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit, Islamabad.

    13. Akhtar Abbas (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Regional Tax Office II, Lahore from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue), Lahore.

    14. Jamil Ahmad (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Director, (On acting charge) Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue), Karachi from the post of Deputy Director, (IR) Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue), Karachi.

    15. Muhammad Masood Ahmed Gorsi (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Corporate Regional Tax Office, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi.

    16. Kamran Ullah (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Regional Tax Office, Rawalpindi from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue), Islamabad.

    17. Laiq Zaman (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Large Taxpayers Unit-II, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit-II, Karachi.

    18. Naseebullah (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi.

    19. Naseer Ahmed (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Corporate Regional Tax Office, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Corporate Regional Tax Office, Karachi.

    20. Muhammad Sajid Ahmad (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Large Taxpayers Unit, Lahore from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit, Lahore.

    21. Syed Zubair Shah (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner Inland Revenue (On acting charge) Large Taxpayers Unit, Islamabad from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Regional Tax Office, Abbottabad.

    22. Asif Jamali (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit-II, Karachi.

    23. Amjad Ali Moroojo (AOST/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Director (Audit), Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi from the post of Assistant Director (Audit), Large Taxpayers Unit-II, Karachi.

    24. Muhammad Kashif Khan (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue Large Taxpayers Unit-II, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi.

    25. Asif Nazir (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit-II, Karachi.

    26. Rabnawaz Ahmad Matiana (Inland Revenue Service/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue (BTB) Regional Tax Office II, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi.

    27. Danish Qamar (Inland Revenue Service/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue Large Taxpayers Unit-II, Karachi from the post of Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi.

    28. Tanvir Muhammad Niaz (Inland Revenue Service/BS-17) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Commissioner (Prob) Inland Revenue Regional Tax Office, Islamabad from the post of Assistant Commissioner (Prob), Regional Tax Office, Rawalpindi.

    29. Syed M. Ghazanffar (Sales Tax Department/BS-16) has been transferred and posted as Senior Auditor, Large Taxpayers Unit-II, Karachi from the post of Senior Auditor, Large Taxpayers Unit, Karachi.

    The FBR said that the officers who are drawing performance allowance prior to issuance of this notification shall continue to draw this allowance on the new place of posting.

  • No change in tax rates on cash withdrawal: FBR

    No change in tax rates on cash withdrawal: FBR

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that the government has not revised rates or limits of withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks.

    In a statement on Thursday, the FBR said that the federal government has not revised rates or limits for tax on cash withdrawal from bank accounts under section 231A and on issuance of cash denominated bank instruments such as pay orders and demand drafts under section 231AA of Income Tax Ordinance 2001.

    The FBR spokesperson has strongly refuted such news appearing on some sections of media

    There has been no change in cash limits or tax rates in any of the two provisions of law.

    The only change which has been made through Finance 2nd Supplementary Act 2019 is taking out the tax filers from the scope of both these provisions.

    Now these withholding provisions are applicable only to non-filers, the spokesperson has further clarified.

    The spokesperson added that this huge concessionary step has been taken by the Government to encourage commercial activity through banking channels which needs to be appreciated.

  • Overstayed consignments: ECC waives Rs700 million penal surcharges

    Overstayed consignments: ECC waives Rs700 million penal surcharges

    ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) on Wednesday approved waiver of penal surcharges to the tune of Rs700 million on overstayed consignments at ports.

    The ECC meeting which chaired by Finance Minister Asad Umar approved a proposal of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to waive the accumulated penal surcharges of Rs700 million off against overstayed consignments at ports.

    The decision will enable importers to clear their overstayed cargoes and would also help reducing congestion at ports and bonded warehouses.

    On a summary of the Petroleum Division, the ECC approved gas supply to Tall and adjacent areas of district Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

    The Commerce Division gave a presentation about the significance of establishment of an Independent Insurance Regulator.

    The ECC directed the Commerce Division to expedite the findings of the Commission, already formed on the subject, for making informed decision.

    On a proposal of Petroleum Division regarding arrangements of additional 200 MMCFD of LNG from Qatar, the Committee directed Petroleum Division to carry out a comprehensive demand/supply analysis of LNG in the country, in consultation with stakeholders, including Law and Justice Division, and submit a summary to the Cabinet in this regard.

    Maritime Affairs Division briefed ECC about the progress on new LNG Terminal.

    The Finance Minister directed Maritime Division to expedite the process for establishment of new LNG terminal in view of the increasing demand for gas in the country.

    On the issue of the submission of Pakistan Steels’ revival business plan, ECC directed the Ministry of Industries to submit its proposals within the next fortnight.

    The Committee also accorded approval to the proposal of National Counter Terrorism Authority by granting it Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs133.156 million.

    Later, the Finance Minister also presided over a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) and reviewed various proposals about gas losses and power recovery plan presented by Petroleum and Power Divisions separately.

    The Committee directed the Petroleum Division to take corrective measures to reduce gas losses.

    It asked the Division to submit monthly report on Unaccounted for Gas (UfG) on the pattern of the report on electricity losses presented by the Power Division.

    The Committee also directed both gas supply companies (SNGPL & SSGPL) to prepare a joint presentation, and present the same to Task Force on Energy before submission to CCoE in its next meeting.

    In order to make recovery from the defaulters, CCoE directed Power Division to implement the Electricity Act in letter and spirit by disconnecting the connections of defaulters.

    The Committee was briefed by the Power Division about the status on Efficiency Tests Report for Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

    It was informed that the mandatory test had been carried out for all the seven units. The data analysis had been completed for five units while the same with regard to the remaining two units was presently underway.

  • FBR transfers customs officers of BS-18-19

    FBR transfers customs officers of BS-18-19

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday issued a notification regarding the transfers and postings of BS-18 and BS-19 officers of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS).

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  • IMF mission chief holds talks with Pak authorities for new program

    IMF mission chief holds talks with Pak authorities for new program

    ISLAMABAD: IMF mission chief for Pakistan, Ernesto Ramirez-Rigo, visited Islamabad and Karachi during March 26-27, for introductory meetings with the authorities, said a statement on Wednesday.

    Ramirez-Rigo assumed Pakistan mission chief responsibilities earlier this month. This was his first visit to the country.

    In Islamabad, Ramirez-Rigo met with the Minister of Finance, Asad Umar, the Minister of Commerce, Razzak Dawood, the Minister of Power, Omer Ayub, the State Minister for Revenues Hammad Azhar, and several government senior officials, including the Finance Secretary, Younus Dagha, the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenues, Jehanzeb Khan, and the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Ishrat Hussain.

    In Karachi, he met with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Tariq Bajwa and other senior officials from the State Bank of Pakistan.

    Discussions focused on recent economic developments and prospects for Pakistan in the context of ongoing discussions toward an IMF-supported program.

  • FBR facilitates return filing on weekly holidays

    FBR facilitates return filing on weekly holidays

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made special arrangements for income tax return filing on the last two days of this month falling on Saturday and Sunday (March 30 & 31), which are also last two days for filing deadline.

    The FBR directed all Large Taxpayers Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) to remain open and observe extended working hours till 10:00pm on Saturday March 30 and till 12:00 mid-night on Sunday March 31 to facilitate the taxpayers in payment of duty and taxes.

    The FBR has extended the last date for filing income tax returns for tax year 2018 and March 31 is the last date for filing returns.

    The FBR’s facilitation has been aimed to provide maximum support to taxpayers in fulfilling their liabilities.

    The FBR directed chief commissioners to establish liaison with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and authorized branches of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to ensure transfer of tax collection by these branches to the respective branches of SBP on the same date so as to account for the same towards the collection for the month of March 2019.

  • FBR notifies promotion of 20 IRS officers to BS-19

    FBR notifies promotion of 20 IRS officers to BS-19

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday notified promotion of 20 Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers to BS-19 from BS-18 with immediate effect.

    The following BS-18 officers of Inland Revenue Service are promoted to

    BS-19 on regular basis with immediate effect :-

    1. Ms. Kehkshan Khan

    2. Mr. Tanveer Iqbal

    3. Mr. Rais Humayun Abdul Hayee

    4. Mr. Mukhtiar Ahmad Shar

    5. Syed Arsalan Qudus Bukhari

    6. Ms. Rukhsana Arif

    7. Mr. Muhammad Umer Yunus

    8. Mr. Riaz Khan

    9. Mr. Muhammad Qasswar Hussain

    10. Mr. Naheed Ahmad

    11. Mr. Bilal Ahmed

    12. Ms. Saher Aftab Butt

    13. Mr. Muhammad Shakil Anwar

    14. Mr. Ghulam Hussain

    15. Mr. Usman Ahmed Khan

    16. Mr. Sultan Muhammad Nawaz Nasir

    17. Ms. Huma Sarwar

    18. Mr. Bahader Sher Afridi

    19. Mr. Amanullah Virk

    20. Ms. Ayesha Ranjha

    The officers at Sr. Nos. 03, 13, 19 & 20 will actualize their promotion from the date of their return from deputation and join FBR (HQ), Islamabad. 3. The officer at Sr. No. 01 is recommended for promotion to BS-19 on probation

    for one year under Rule 6(2) of Civil Servants (APT) Rules, 1973 and subject to two special reports after every six months each from the date of her promotion.

    The officer at Sr. No. 09 is promoted subject to completion of satisfactory PERs, without any adverse entry/remarks, for the period 25-11-2017 to 30-06-2018. 5. The officers who are drawing performance allowance will continue to draw the same after regular promotion to BS-19.

    The officers already working in OPS as Additional Commissioner/Additional

    Director/Secretary FBR (HQ), Islamabad will actualize their promotion against the present place of posting.

    For actualization of promotion of the remaining officers, transfer/ posting

    order will be issued separately.

    FBR congratulates the aforementioned officers on their regular promotion

    to BS-19.

  • FBR promotes Customs officers to BS-19

    FBR promotes Customs officers to BS-19

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday announced promotion of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) officers from BS-18 to BS-19 with immediate effect.

    Following officers have been promoted on regular basis with immediate effect :-

    1. Nawabzadi Aliya Dilawar Khanji

    2. Dr. Salamat Ali

    3. Ahmad Affan

    4. Muhammad Ali Malik

    5. Tahir Abbas

    6. Kamran Ali Rana

    7. Ansir Anise

    8. Riaz Hussain

    9. Tahir Habib Cheema

    10. Saleha Zakir Shah

    11. Saima Ayyaz

    12. Kanwal Ali

    13. Aftab Ullah Shah

    14. Ali Zeb Khan

    15. Naveed Abbas Memon

    16. Imran Razzaq

    The FBR said the officers at Sr. No. 1, 6 & 7 are promoted to BS-19 on probation for one year under Rule 6(2) of Civil Servants (APT) Rules, 1973 and subject to two special reports after every

    six months from the date of their promotion.

    The officers, who are drawing performance allowance, will continue to draw the same after promotion.

    The officers appearing at Serial No. 5,7 & 9 will actualize their promotion from the date they return from deputation and join FBR.

    The officers mentioned at Sr. No. 1, 2 & 3 may actualize their promotion against their present places of posting in BS-19.

  • FBR freezes 4,000 bank accounts for arrears recovery

    FBR freezes 4,000 bank accounts for arrears recovery

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has frozen around 4,000 bank accounts of tax defaulters in a major crackdown, according to media reports on Tuesday.

    These bank accounts have been attached during last three months to recover outstanding amount from tax defaulters.

    In the major action against tax defaulters the FBR recovered around Rs8.2 billion through various means provided under income tax laws.

    Besides freezing bank accounts, the FBR also attached 78 immovable properties and 46 vehicles for the recovery.

    Further, about nine people were arrested in this recovery drive. The arrests have been made each in Faisalabad and Peshawar. Further, warrants for arrest in two cases have been issued.