- The Federal Board of Revenue in Pakistan has reassigned senior Pakistan Customs Service officers to the new Strategic Tax Reforms and Administration Wing.
- This restructuring involves 11 senior officers, including Ms. Suraiya Ahmed Butt and Dr. Fareed Iqbal Qureshi.
- The aim is to enhance tax reform initiatives, focusing on customs operations.
- The shift may indirectly affect sales tax administration, as customs officers handle sales tax on imports.
- Concerns exist about potential disruptions in sales tax revenue and operational challenges near the fiscal year-end.
- No immediate changes to sales tax policies are mentioned, but the focus on STRAW indicates a long-term strategy for tax system improvement.
- Outcomes of these changes remain uncertain as of March 27, 2025.
Source: pkrevenue.com
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