Finance Minister commends FBR’s efforts

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Muhammad Aurangzeb takes over top slot of finance minister

ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb visited Federal Board of Revenue Headquarters today and chaired a meeting which was attended by State Minister for Finance & Revenue, Mr. Ali Pervez Malik, Chairman FBR, Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Members and other senior officers of the Board.

During the meeting, the Federal Minister acknowledged the services and contributions of the former Chairman FBR Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana especially his role in budgeting process and IMF negotiations. The Minister also welcomed the new Chairman FBR, Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial and expressed confidence in his abilities to lead the organization and achieve the assigned targets. On the occasion, Member Inland Revenue (Operations), Mir Badshah Khan Wazir and Member Customs (Operations), Mr. Ashhad Jawwad gave detailed presentations about their respective domains.

The meeting also deliberated upon strategy to achieve the current financial year’s revenue collection targets. The Federal Minister appreciated the FBR Team’s persistent efforts for maximising revenue and broadening the tax base for sustained economic development.