{"id":1175,"date":"2026-06-04T17:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=1175"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:46:30","slug":"pm-shehbaz-orders-islamabad-pilot-of-automated-tax-collection-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/04\/pm-shehbaz-orders-islamabad-pilot-of-automated-tax-collection-system\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz orders Islamabad pilot of automated tax collection system"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong>: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the launch of a pilot project for a proposed automated income tax collection system in Islamabad, the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO) said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, the PMO said that Prime Minister Shehbaz chaired a review meeting on ongoing reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe meeting reviewed the ongoing measures aimed at modernising the tax system and increasing tax collection in detail,\u201d it said, adding that a comprehensive plan was presented to make inland revenue collection more \u201ceffective, transparent and faceless\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the PMO, the meeting was informed that the proposed new tax system would have the capability to identify under-declared income and assets through data relating to properties, vehicles and banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cModern technology and artificial intelligence would be used to make the tax system automated, transparent and effective,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the meeting, the prime minister said that the \u201cproject for an automated, modern and efficient tax management system through the effective use of modern technology would prove to be a milestone in the government\u2019s reform agenda,\u201d the PMO stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The premier added that minimising human intervention and discretionary powers in the tax collection system was the need of the hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prime minister further said that implementation of the project would not only increase revenues but also promote transparency, fairness and public trust in the tax system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the process of FBR reforms would continue for the documentation of the economy and expansion of the tax net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, the PM Shehbaz also paid tribute to the provincial governments for their effective action against illegal cigarettes, the PMO said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThrough enforcement measures, additional tax collection of Rs40 billion from the cigarette sector is expected this year for the national exchequer,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the new system, it was also proposed to establish a National Faceless Audit Wing, a National Assessment Wing and a Field Operations Wing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the launch of a pilot project for a proposed automated income tax collection system in Islamabad, the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO) said. 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