ISLAMABAD: German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck called on Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue Dr Waqar Masood Khan on Friday at the FBR Headquarters, said a press release. The German ambassador lauded the revenue collection performance of the FBR in the first seven months of current fiscal year.

The Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue briefed the ambassador about the reform process achieved in the FBR so far. He expressed the resolve of the FBR to achieve the revenue target set for the current year, if the economic activities continue with the same pace.

The German ambassador was particularly impressed with the automation drive being introduced in tax system to facilitate the taxpayers and increase revenue. The meeting lasted for an hour. In the end, the SA to PM on Revenue presented shield to the German ambassador.-PR

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