New tax agency under consideration
FBR to present overhaul plan on Oct 19; current target being missed by Rs650b
The government is considering establishing a new tax collection agency, or further restructuring the existing machinery, after finding the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) performance unsatisfactory despite repeated reform attempts. The FBR will present "comprehensive proposals on HR reforms, revamping and restructuring" to the prime minister on October 19, according to directives issued by the Prime Minister's Offi...