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KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has formally requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to establish a tax office in the Gwadar, citing increasing economic activity and challenging compliance requirements for local taxpayers.

In a detailed letter addressed to FBR Member IR (Operations) Hamid Ateeq Sarwar, the PTBA highlighted that the current facilitation centre in Gwadar is insufficient to meet the growing needs of taxpayers in the region, which includes Gwadar, Turbat, and neighboring cities.

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The request comes following a recent tax awareness seminar in the city and the provisional establishment of the Makran Tax Bar. The letter emphasized that Gwadar’s strategic importance as a key node in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) necessitates a more robust tax administration presence.

“Taxpayers currently face significant challenges, including 5-6 hour road journeys to attend case hearings,” said the PTBA.

The proposal outlines several potential benefits of establishing a full-scale FBR office, including enhanced revenue collection, improved investor facilitation, and strengthened tax administration in the region.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2025

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Syed Nasir Shad Jan 18, 2025 11:28am
Agree with PTBA recommendation to serve the increasing Tax payers needs.
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Sajid ch Jan 19, 2025 10:09pm
Absolutely fine request from PTBA...
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