Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired an important meeting on Tuesday to speed up reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The meeting, held under the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing, focused on transforming the FBR into a modern, transparent, and efficient tax body.
Senior officials from various ministries, including the Power and Law Divisions, gave detailed briefings. The Power Division discussed the Power Planning and Monitoring Company’s role in improving planning, forecasting, and coordination in the energy sector. They emphasized evidence-based reforms to boost system performance.
The Law Division shared its ongoing efforts to remove overlaps in work and make government departments more efficient. They proposed leaner structures and better service delivery by focusing on core functions and cutting red tape.
Later, the committee reviewed reform suggestions from a sub-committee led by Ambassador-at-Large Salman Ahmad. The proposals aimed to improve the Revenue Division’s efficiency, upgrade staff performance, and better align operations with national goals. The focus was on cutting waste and boosting accountability.
The finance minister said FBR lies at the heart of Pakistan’s economy. He stressed the need to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio and ensure every public rupee leads to better tax collection and services. He pledged to carry out the Prime Minister-approved FBR transformation plan with full commitment.