FBR to transfer 200 officers over poor performance

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a major reshuffle involving over 200 Grade 17 and 18 officers from the Inland Revenue Service due to the unsatisfactory performance of field formations.

The notifications are likely to be issued within this week. In the second phase, the reshuffle will include senior officers in Grades 19 and 20. Officials said this restructuring aims to improve performance and ensure that monthly revenue targets are achieved. Along with transfers, a plan has also been drafted to restructure the FBR board. The government is expected to replace several board members to bring new energy into the department and strengthen revenue enforcement. Sources added that these changes were approved by the authorized authority after several internal meetings. The new strategy focuses on tightening revenue collection and policy enforcement.

The Prime Minister has taken direct control of the enforcement and policy matters of FBR. He has clearly instructed the board that achieving revenue targets is a top priority and must be done without delay. Officials believe that a fresh team and revised structure will help the FBR perform better in the new fiscal year. These changes are being made at a time when Pakistan is under pressure to meet strict revenue goals as part of its economic reform plans.

With these urgent reforms, the government hopes to boost collection, improve accountability, and ensure better service delivery from tax departments.