Raza Kazmi
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar along with delegation of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry comprising President of the Sialkot Chamber Qaiser Iqbal Baryaar and other senior office bearers of trade bodies met with Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed at FBR HQ. Usman Dar and delegates of trade bodies congratulated Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed on his appointment as Chairman FBR.
The delegation appreciated FBR for taking special initiatives to promote ease of doing business in Sialkot. They also valued the automated issuance of refunds into taxpayer’s account. During the meeting the matter relating to sales tax incentives for small and medium enterprise exporters was discussed.
Chairman FBR was assisted by FBR team comprising Member (Inland Revenue Policy) and Chief (Sales Tax Operations). The Chairman FBR appreciated the feedback of the delegation and invited concrete proposals from delegates for sector wise. Accordingly, the Chairman FBR issued on spot instruction to Chief (Sales Tax Operations) to coordinate with Sialkot field formation officers and formulate a committee to address the issues being faced by the business community and submit a detailed report till 30th September, 2021.
