FBR surpasses tax targets with SIFC’s support
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exceeded its tax collection goals for the third quarter of the current fiscal year. With a total collection of Rs6.710 trillion, surpassing the set target of Rs6.707 trillion by Rs3 billion, the FBR is on track to meet the government’s annual collection target of Rs9.415 trillion.
Islamabad: FBR surpasses tax targets with SIFC’s support. This success marks a significant milestone, especially considering that the current fiscal year’s target stands at Rs2.219 trillion, representing a 30% increase over the previous fiscal year’s target of Rs7.2 trillion.
The achievement has been attributed to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, notably the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which played a pivotal role in facilitating investment and streamlining tax collection processes.
However, challenges remain, particularly concerning the implementation of the FBR restructuring plan aimed at boosting the tax-to-GDP ratio to 15%. Legal hurdles impeding the plan’s execution are being actively addressed to ensure its successful implementation.
The government’s fiscal requirements hinge significantly on achieving these objectives, underlining the importance of overcoming barriers and optimizing revenue collection mechanisms.
Govt opts ‘zero tolerance’ policy over power theft to meet IMF condition
The federal government is all set to fulfill another big condition of the International Monitory Fund (IMF) as the power division has sought affidavits from the distribution companies about no electricity theft.
Power Division issued new orders to all electricity distribution companies (Discos) concerned officers and staff of the area to submit affidavits immediately.
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“Disco officials, staff can be dismissed if electricity theft is proven in the area,” the circular said. Power Division officials said the IMF has demanded strict measures to stop power theft.