– The premier has instructed the FBR to bring sectors that are currently not paying taxes into the tax net.
– Emphasis has been placed on digitizing the FBR’s processes to ensure comprehensive and coordinated implementation.
– PM Shehbaz has pledged full support to the revenue collection body in acquiring the latest technology.
– The goal is to reach a tax collection target of 13 trillion rupees for the current fiscal year, following a 30% increase in tax collection during the last financial year.
– The premier advised against harassing traders and investors, instead advocating for their facilitation and timely tax collection.
– PM Shehbaz lauded the finance team for securing a staff-level agreement with the IMF and expressed confidence in its approval by the IMF board.
– The premier called for swift efforts to ensure this program would be the last of its kind for Pakistan, emphasizing the need for structural changes to improve macroeconomic indicators.
– Two billion rupees have been directed to be released immediately to modernize the Web-based One Customs System (WeBOC).
– The FBR’s trader-friendly mobile application has been praised for facilitating ease of use for taxpayers.
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