Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the early resolution of pending tax-related legal cases in courts.
Chairing a review meeting on the affairs of Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals in Islamabad today (Friday), he said the Federal Board of Revenue should take immediate steps to expedite the resolution of tax cases.
The Prime Minister said personnel of international standards should be appointed in the Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals with competitive salaries, benefits, and professional talent. He said by appointing the best talent in the Appellate Tribunals, tax cases should be resolved promptly. He emphasized any delay in this regard will not be tolerated.
Shehbaz Sharif mentioned the process of reforms in the FBR is continuing at a fast pace. He highlighted that the Faceless Customs Assessment System was recently launched in Karachi. He said the state-of-the-art system has significantly reduced corruption and the time required for customs clearance.
Expressing the government’s resolve to protect each penny of the nation, the Prime Minister said it will collect taxes from tax evaders instead of further burdening the poor.
The meeting was briefed on the progress of reforms in Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals.
The Prime Minister directed the completion of reforms within the stipulated time.
