Karachi: The Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Chief Commissioners and Chief Collectors to engage in regular one-on-one meetings with industry representatives to address unresolved issues within the business community.

According to Press Information Department, these instructions were issued during discussions with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI). The leadership of FBR is currently in Karachi for a week, following the Prime Minister’s directives, to tackle trade and business-related challenges.

In the meetings, the Chairman evaluated the progress of previously made decisions during his past visits to Karachi, urging the quick completion of ongoing tasks. The trade organizations brought additional concerns to the table, expressing approval of FBR’s leadership and the progress achieved to date.

The Chairman also briefed participants on modernization reforms at FBR and their expected impact on enhancing service delivery. He emphasized the importance of feedback from the business community in influencing FBR’s operations.