ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to work hard to meet the revenue collection target set for the current financial year.
According to a statement, Ishaq Dar issued the directive, while chairing a meeting, which was attended by FBR Chairman Tariq Bajwa and other senior officers of the board.
The minister praised the FBR team on its hard work and tireless efforts for the collection of revenue during the fiscal year 2014-15. He also lauded their contributions regarding the preparation of budget. He emphasised that the last days of June were important in achieving the revenue targets for the current fiscal year by FBR and all out efforts should be made in this regard.
“The government has tried its best to accommodate the suggestions and recommendations of all the stakeholders in finalising the budget 2015-16 and focused on well-being of the most deserving and needy segments of the society,” he added.
The FBR chairman thanked the finance minister for the appreciation and assured him that his team would try its best to achieve the revenue targets.