, May 5 -- The Retired Tax Officers' Welfare Association has voiced grave concern over mounting unrest and dissatisfaction among officials and employees of the Income Tax, Customs, and VAT departments centering the ongoing reforms within the National Board of Revenue (NBR).

In a press statement, the association warned that the situation, if not addressed promptly, could pose a serious threat to the country's revenue collection system and overall economic stability.

The Association strongly criticised attempts by what it termed a "vested interest group" to derail reform proposals made by the Revenue Reform Committee, headed by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus.

It said such obstruction driven by narrow group interests has led to a deadloc...