PM Shehbaz highlights the govt’s initiative to digitize the Federal Board of Revenue
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced the elevation of Warehouse and Logistics sector to the status of industry.
PM Shehbaz Sharif was talking to a delegation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry as well as Associations of various industries and businesses, who called on the Prime Minister in Islamabad on Thursday.
The Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to ensure all necessary legal requirements are met to facilitate this transition.
Expressing its appreciation, the business community thanked the Prime Minister for addressing its longstanding demand, which had been lying pending across various forums.
PM Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the government’s initiative to digitize the Federal Board of Revenue, mentioning plans to extend invitations to the Chinese industry to establish industrial units in Pakistan during his upcoming visit to China.
He emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting new projects in alternative energy, particularly in solar energy, with an aim of reducing electricity prices.
Regarding state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Prime Minister outlined plans for their privatization, excluding strategic ones, in order to mitigate financial losses to the national exchequer.
He highlighted ongoing third-party validation to assess the performance of trade and investment officers stationed abroad.
Assuring the delegation, PM Shehbaz Sharif pledged to address all legitimate demands and concerns raised at the meeting.
The delegation pledged full support for the government’s efforts to enhance the economy and broaden tax base.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the urgent need to prepare a comprehensive action plan to swiftly shift all government operations from paper files to E-office platform.
He was chairing a review meeting focused on the implementation of E-office system across government offices and institutions in Islamabad on Thursday.
The meeting included briefings on the E-office system, its implementation progress, and ongoing reforms.
Highlighting the benefits of this transition, the Prime Minister underscored that it would enhance transparency within the system and potentially save billions of rupees from the national treasury.
Additionally, the Prime Minister instructed officials to seek assistance from internationally-renowned experts to aid in the development and implementation of the E-office system.