FBR Chairman’s Hilal-e-Imtiaz Draws Heavy Criticism
Senators have strongly criticised the nomination of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial and other FBR authorities for the Hilal-I-Imtiaz award.
Senators have strongly criticised the nomination of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial and other FBR authorities for the Hilal-I-Imtiaz award.
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- During a session of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Monday, Senator Saifullah Abro stated corruption worth Rs.
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- Senator Nasima Ehsan took a sarcastic view of the nominations, saying that "a lot of hard work" was required to commit corruption on such a sizeable scale.
- The senator remarked lawmakers should protest if office-holders were being considered for awards despite such a massive corruption case.
During a session of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Monday, Senator Saifullah Abro stated corruption worth Rs. 1, 100 billion had been uncovered under the FBR chairman's watch, yet four FBR authorities had been nominated for the civil award. FBR Chairman Dissatisfied With Tax Officers.
Notably, the senator remarked lawmakers should protest if office-holders were being considered for awards despite such a massive corruption case. He additionally alleged that FBR office-holders were involved in the alleged fraud alongside the industries concerned.
Senator Nasima Ehsan took a sarcastic view of the nominations, saying that "a lot of hard work" was required to commit corruption on such a sizeable scale. It was why the office-holders were being considered for the award.
For context, the senators additionally questioned FBR's response to notices issued to businesses in connection with the alleged Rs. 1, 100 billion fraud. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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Taken together, the developments around FBR Chairman's Hilal-e point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
