ISLAMABAD
The minister of finance has asked Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to make arrangement for publishing taxpayers’ directory of parliamentarians.
Chairing a meeting on matters related to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) – on Monday at FBR Headquarters on Monday – Minister of Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Privatisation, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said, in line with the tradition of the last three years, the government will publish the taxpayers’ directory of parliamentarians this year as well.
The finance minister directed FBR to prepare and submit a summary for the approval of the Federal Cabinet in this regard, and make arrangements to publish the directory expeditiously after completion of all official and legal formalities.
He highlighted that Pakistan is only the fourth country in the world to publish such a directory, which is proof of the government’s commitment to transparency and good governance.
The finance minister emphasised the importance of effective budget implementation, in order to ensure that the general public can avail the intended benefits of the budget. He said that further broadening the tax base will contribute to strong tax revenue collections, which in turn will play an important role in achieving higher, sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
The finance minister remarked that Pakistan’s economy is ready for take-off but, sadly, vested interests, that do not want Pakistan to succeed, are conspiring to halt our nation’s progress. He said that the government and people of Pakistan will continue to strive together for the nation’s progress.
Earlier, FBR chairman briefed the finance minister on the implementation of budget measures for FY 2017-18. He also apprised the minister regarding measures being undertaken to further broaden the tax base. The meeting was also attended by senior officials of FBR and the ministry of finance.
