FBR chief directs field formations to resolve issues facing business community

Business Recorder reported that the FBR Chairman gave immediate instructions on Wednesday to Chief Commissioners and Chief Collectors. They were told to meet relevant industry representatives regularly, individually, and settle every pending matter. The directions were issued during talks with delegations from the FPCCI, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association and the KCCI.

The visit follows a directive from the Prime Minister, and FBR's senior leadership will be in Karachi for the entire week to deal with trade and business concerns. During the sessions the Chairman checked progress on earlier decisions taken during previous Karachi visits and asked that unfinished tasks be speeded up. Trade bodies raised more issues for resolution and expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved so far.

The Chairman also briefed delegates on FBR's modernisation reforms and their expected effect on service delivery. He said the changes are currently being carried out and urged the business community to help reshape the department through a feedback mechanism.