Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued fresh directives to reform and restructure the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Following these orders, official sources emphasized granting complete operational autonomy to the tax collection . The primary goal behind granting autonomy involves operating the tax system smoothly without arbitrary interference. Furthermore, experts stress that political neutrality remains crucial for establishing an effective tax administration nationwide. Consequently, senior government officials are working on strategic reform frameworks to modernize tax operations.

Official sources revealed that political influence has consistently hindered historical tax collection efforts across the country. Gr...