ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formed a dedicated committee to address issues faced by taxpayers, following discussions with representatives from Pakistan’s major tax bar associations, including Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, and national-level bodies.
During the meeting at FBR Headquarters, members of the tax bar associations highlighted challenges related to the super tax and SRO 350(I)/2024. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial assured participants that the board is committed to supporting taxpayers and resolving genuine concerns on a priority basis. The newly formed committee will review the issues and recommend practical solutions for timely resolution.
Officials from FBR’s Inland Revenue, covering operations, policy, and legal matters, also participated in detailed discussions.
Chairman Langrial praised the consultative role of the tax bar associations, noting that their expertise helps refine policy, improve systems, and encourage voluntary compliance.
The meeting saw attendance from prominent tax bar representatives, including Pakistan Tax Bar Association Patron Rana Munir Hussain, President Sheikh Ahsanul Haq, Lahore Tax Bar Association President Muhammad Asif Rana, former Lahore Tax Bar president Chaudhary Qamaruz Zaman, Senior Vice President Sheikh Muhammad Yasin, General Secretaries Tahir Mahmood Butt and Mian Asad Hanif, Senior Vice President Faraz Fazal Sheikh, and Karachi Tax Bar Association President Muhammad Mahmood Bikiya.