Islamabad: Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the government’s commitment to implementing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) transformation plan, which was recently approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This announcement was made during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of the Federal Government, which was held in Islamabad and chaired by the Finance Minister.
According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting was attended by Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and senior officials from various ministries and divisions. The Power Division presented a detailed overview of the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC), highlighting its institutional background and strategic functions. The presentation underscored the importance of PPMC as a technical backbone for the power sector, focusing on evidence-based forecasting, system efficiency, and sectoral coordination.
Additionally, the Law Division provided a preliminary presentation on its scope of work, performance benchmarks, and ongoing rightsizing initiatives. The presentation aimed to improve institutional efficiency, reduce functional overlaps, and achieve better outcomes through streamlined administrative structures.
The Cabinet Committee reviewed recommendations from the Sub-Committee on Rightsizing, led by Mr. Salman Ahmad, Ambassador-at-Large. These recommendations focused on reforming the organizational framework of the Revenue Division to enhance structural efficiency, optimize human resource deployment, and align with national objectives.
During the meeting, there was a strong emphasis on implementing a results-oriented governance model. The Finance Minister highlighted the crucial role of the FBR in Pakistan’s fiscal architecture and its transformation into a modern, efficient, and accountable revenue authority. This transformation aims to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio and ensure fiscal sustainability.
The Minister also highlighted the need for performance-driven human resource practices within the FBR. This approach is intended to ensure that public expenditure leads to measurable improvements in tax collection, compliance, and service delivery.