PM Shehbaz Slams FBR for Jul-Aug Revenue Shortfall, Big Reshuffle Expected

The Prime Minister has slammed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the Rs. 98 billion tax revenue shortfall incurred during the first two months of the new fiscal year. Sources told ProPakistani that a major reshuffle of key FBR positions is anticipated. They said FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial is planning to restructure his team to meet the big revenue target of Rs. 1,220 billion set for September 2024. The Prime Minister has given his approval for these changes. Among those expected to be replaced are Member Inland Revenue Operations Mir Badshah Khan Wazir, Member Customs Operations Ashad Jawad, and Member Customs Policy Wing Suraiya Ahmed Butt.   Junaid Jalil, an Officer of Grade 21, has already been appointed to take over from Ashad Jawad as Member of Customs Operations. The incumbent member of customs operations applied for a six-month leave, which was approved, but the Chairman of the FBR has not yet relieved him of his duties. This marks the Chairman’s first major posting decision in the Customs department. Notably, the customs division has failed to meet its monthly revenue targets for the past two months. Suraiya Ahmed Butt, along with the Member (Public Relations) FBR, is set to retire in December, and their successors are likely to be announced soon.