Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed immediate initiation of full digitization and automation process in Federal Board of Revenue.

Chairing an important meeting on economic situation, automation of FBR in Islamabad today, he said best model of the world should be adopted for the digitization of FBR. He also directed to examine the possibility of immediate acquisition of the best services for the mentioned purpose.

The Prime Minister also directed that for track and trace system should be introduced and competent people should be brought on merit.

Shehbaz Sharif said the Ministry of Interior will work with full force to end smuggling and he himself will supervise it.

In the meeting, comprehensive recommendations were also sought for the overall reform of the economic system and a major reduction in government expenditure

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the former Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Finance Secretary and their team for their unmatched efforts.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman FBR said that during this financial year, they are working on the target of bringing 1.5 million more taxpayers into the tax net. He said that legislation has been made for digitizing invoicing, which the Prime Minister directed for immediate implementation.