PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Relentless Efforts to Eliminate Corruption and Implement Reforms in National Institutions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to eradicating corruption and introducing sustainable reforms in Pakistan’s national institutions.
Chairing a high-level meeting to review the affairs of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Prime Minister directed the engagement of internationally renowned firms for third-party validation of ongoing reform initiatives in the FBR.
He stated that, following a historic victory in the battle for truth, the government is determined to transform Pakistan into a stable global economy through lasting institutional reforms. He emphasized that reform processes are progressing rapidly across all sectors, with relentless efforts underway to address corruption, eliminate lack of transparency, and correct other systemic flaws.
The Prime Minister noted that recent positive economic indicators are clear evidence of the government’s policies moving in the right direction. He expressed satisfaction with the performance of the newly implemented faceless customs assessment system, describing its transparent approach as yielding encouraging results.
“God willing, we will succeed in our struggle to make Pakistan economically stable,” the Prime Minister said.
During the briefing, the Prime Minister was informed that the faceless customs assessment system has led to a notable increase in revenue and a significant reduction in customs clearance time. Reforms in Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) are also progressing rapidly, with a user-friendly digital tax return system to be launched soon.
To enhance accessibility, the digital tax return system will be introduced in Urdu and other local languages, aiming to benefit ordinary taxpayers.
The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, FBR Chairman, and senior officials from relevant institutions.
