New tax building in DIK opens: FBR for collective strategy to boost economy

PESHAWAR: Chief Commissioner Regional Tax Office Peshawar, Sardar Ali Khawja has said that taxpayers and collecting authorities should develop a liaison and adopt a collective strategy to augment economy of the country.

He was inaugurating the newly constructed tax building in DI Khan on Thursday. He said that possible relief would be provided to filers following vision of Prime Minister, adding timely payment of taxes would help strengthen economy of the country.

Tax commissioner said that taxpayers and traders should realize their responsibilities in existing scenario, adding taxpayers would be facilitated and their issues would be addressed. He also urged local traders to cooperate with authorities in increasing tax net.

Sardar Khwaja directed tax officials to perform their duties with professional exuberance and work with dedication. He said that corruption and negligence would not be tolerated and dutiful officials would be rewarded.

The ceremony was also attended by Commissioner Tax DI Khan, Irfan Aziz, Additional Commissioner Tax, Sultan Nasir, Additional Commissioner Headquarters, Ajmal Khan and concerned officials.

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