ISLAMABAD: Nine probationary officers of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) from the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP), currently undergoing training at the Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore, visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Headquarters as part of their Inland Study Tour. The visit was designed to familiarize the officers with FBR’s organizational structure, functions, and operational framework.
The session was chaired by Mr. Zubair Bilal, Member Inland Revenue (Operations), who highlighted FBR’s critical role in revenue collection and tax administration. He stressed the professional competencies required from officers, including expertise in taxation, accounting, and a thorough understanding of tax laws. Mr. Bilal also briefed the officers on the Inland Revenue Operations Wing’s mandate, focusing on revenue enhancement through taxpayer profiling, data-driven analysis, and intelligence sharing with field formations.
Mr. Shafqat Rasool Sandhu, Secretary Inland Revenue Operations, provided detailed presentations on FBR’s revenue mobilization strategies, institutional reforms, and change management initiatives. He also explained the cadre structure, roles, and responsibilities of officers and their contributions to the organization’s overall functioning. An interactive question-and-answer session followed, allowing probationary officers to engage directly with senior officials.
The faculty of the Civil Services Academy appreciated FBR’s efforts in organizing a comprehensive and informative briefing. Souvenirs were exchanged as a gesture of goodwill.
The officers and faculty described the visit as highly successful, noting that it offered valuable insights into FBR’s role in fiscal governance, institutional reforms, and public sector modernization.
