Pakistan, July 1 -- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has firmly stated that officers abusing their powers by harassing taxpayers or misusing their authority under the guise of oversight and reforms will not be pardoned. Speaking at a press conference, Langrial emphasized that every taxpayer is valuable, and the FBR's role is to facilitate, not intimidate, the public.

He highlighted that significant institutional reforms have been undertaken within the FBR over recent years aimed at increasing accountability, strengthening infrastructure, and fostering a culture of integrity. "Our goal is to reduce distrust between the public and tax collectors. Officers are explicitly instructed not to harass taxpayers in t...