Islamabad, In a recent session chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Federal Cabinet approved new rules under the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue Conditions of Service Rules 2024, aimed at speeding up the resolution of pending tax cases. Additional measures include amendments to the Tosha Khana Gifts Rules and tax exemptions for charitable donations.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, these changes are part of a broader effort to enhance governmental efficiency and transparency. The Appellate Tribunals of Inland Revenue, under the new service rules, will see accelerated appointments to help manage and conclude outstanding tax disputes. Furthermore, the Cabinet has set up a special committee to consult on amendments to the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act 2016, led by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, and comprising representatives from coalition parties.

In another significant development, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Tosha Khana Gifts Rules. These amendments stipulate that non-retained gifts such as shields and souvenirs must be displayed conspicuously within the premises of the recipient’s institution and recorded properly. This move follows the Tosha Khana Policy 2023 established during the PDM government, which capped the value of gifts that government officials could accept at 300 dollars.

Additionally, the Ministry of National Health secured tax and duty exemptions for a donation of one million bottles of Multi-Micro Nutrients supplements for pregnant women, contributed by Kirk Humanitarian America and the Junaid Family Foundation. This exemption is part of the government’s effort to support health and nutrition initiatives.