FBR Harshly Punishes Senior Officers After Strike Call

Notably, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended two senior tax authorities for 120 days after a pen-down strike call against the government's proposed restructuring plan, ProPakistani has learnt.

Key points

• Separate FBR notifications dated October 19, 2026, confirm that both suspensions took effect immediately under the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020.
• The suspended officers are Commissioner Inland Revenue Regional Tax Office (RTO) Zone-I Hyderabad, and Extra Commissioner Inland Revenue RTO Sargodha.
• During the suspension period, both officers must report daily to the office of the FBR Member Administration and Human Resources.
• Sources remarked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had expressed displeasure over the strike announcement.
• The administration is additionally considering establishing dedicated sales tax zones within the FBR's Sizeable Taxpayer Offices and Corporate Tax Offices to improve monitoring, enforcement, and compliance.

For context, the suspended officers are Commissioner Inland Revenue Regional Tax Office (RTO) Zone-I Hyderabad, and Extra Commissioner Inland Revenue RTO Sargodha.

Separate FBR notifications dated October 19, 2026, confirm that both suspensions took effect immediately under the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020. PM Problems Final Warning Against FBR Corruption.

During the suspension period, both officers must report daily to the office of the FBR Member Administration and Human Resources. Their attendance will be recorded at 9 AM, noon, and 4 PM, and they must maintain punctuality.

Earlier, solid opposition was unveiled by the Inland Revenue Association against FBR restructuring. The association had confirmed a pen-down strike but afterwards withdrew the call after a session with FBR's Member Administration and Member Operations.

For context, the administration is additionally considering establishing dedicated sales tax zones within the FBR's Sizeable Taxpayer Offices and Corporate Tax Offices to improve monitoring, enforcement, and compliance.

Apparently the sales tax gap is larger than those for income tax and federal excise duty. Car Industry Wants Independent Audit of Govt Tariff Data.

Other proposed changes include expanding the FBR chairman's powers over appointments and removals and hiring professionals from the private sector. These measures may require amendments to relevant civil service rules.

Meanwhile, the prime minister has additionally called on action against corrupt authorities and remarked employees who improve their conduct and performance should be given an opportunity to reform. He cautioned that continued corruption and persistently poor performance would not be tolerated. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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