Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to eliminate red tape and institutional hurdles to ensure the permanent implementation of reforms in Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Chairing a meeting regarding matters related to FBR here, the prime minister expressed satisfaction over the increase in the tax-to-GDP ratio as a result of the reforms introduced by the federal government in the FBR.

"I, along with the federal government, will fully support and endorse the reform initiatives undertaken by the authorities", the prime minister said stressing to ensure uniform and effective implementation of revolutionary customs clearance reforms across the country".

He also directed to ...