Use of latest technology is inevitable to improve the tax system: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (SABAH): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said use of latest technology is inevitable to improve the tax system.

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was chairing a meeting on improving the performance of Federal Board of Revenue in Islamabad on Monday. The Prime Minister said revenue collection is tantamount to the backbone of the country’s economy.

He further said important steps have been taken in the last few days to control smuggling in the country but more diligence will have to be done in this regard.

The Prime Minister said all stakeholders should be consulted regarding improving performance including the suggestions of all concerned institutions.

The FBR team briefed the Prime Minister and various proposals were presented and considered in the meeting.

The meeting was attended by the Caretaker Minister for Finance Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Advisor to the PM Ahad Khan Cheema, Chairman FBR and Federal Secretary Finance.