ISLAMABAD: PMShehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to expand technology-driven monitoring of productive sectors to boost tax collection and curb tax evasion.
The directive was issued during a weekly review meeting on FBR reforms held at the Prime Minister’s Office, where officials discussed the progress of ongoing tax reforms and digitalisation initiatives aimed at improving revenue collection.
Government Pushes forTax Enforcement
PM Shahbaz Shareef instructed tax authorities to further strengthen enforcement mechanisms to ensure that taxes are collected more effectively.
He emphasized that the modern technological tools must be used to improve transparency and increase tax revenue.
Currently, digital monitoring has been implemented in these sectors:
- Sugar industry
- Cement manufacturing
- Cigarette production
- Fertilizer factories
PRAL to Lead Digital Transformation of FBR
The prime minister also appreciated the government’s economic team for restructuring Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) and appointing experienced professionals to its leadership based on merit.
He emphasised that PRAL should become a fully functional and efficient organisation capable of supporting the digital transformation of the FBR and improving the country’s tax administration system.
Facilities to taxpayer
To facilitate taxpayer, prime minister told the authorities to make the Auto Tax System, Digital Invoicing System, IRIS platform and other FBR applications available in Urdu and other local languages.
