BHURBAN — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) conducted a tax awareness outreach seminar at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Bhurban as part of efforts to promote compliance, broaden the tax base and strengthen transparency in Pakistan’s revenue system.

The event was organised by the Taxpayers’ Services Wing on the instructions of FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial and under the supervision of Member Taxpayers’ Services Tehmina Aamer, according to an official statement. The seminar aimed to educate stakeholders about taxation procedures, recent reforms and facilitation measures introduced by the FBR.

The FBR delegation included Usman Asghar, Chief of the Taxpayers’ Services Wing; Muhammad Muti-ur-Rehman Mumtaz, Secretary (Taxpayers’ Education & Facilitation); and Abdul Rehman Sheikh, Second Secretary (Facilitation). Representatives from Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban, including Cluster General Manager Nadeem R. Chaudhry and senior management staff, attended the session along with departmental heads and employees.

During the seminar, officials presented key concepts of taxation and outlined reforms introduced under the FBR’s Transformation Plan. These include Point of Sale (POS) integration, the Track and Trace System, digital invoicing, faceless customs procedures, the Direct Port Delivery System, a reward and rating mechanism, and the use of video analytics for production monitoring in sectors such as sugar and cement, with expansion planned for textiles.

According to officials, the implementation of these measures is intended to improve documentation, enhance transparency and strengthen accountability across revenue operations.

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An interactive question-and-answer session followed the presentation, where participants raised queries regarding tax procedures, compliance requirements and facilitation services. FBR representatives provided guidance and clarifications.

The seminar concluded with the exchange of souvenirs between organisers and participants. Officials said the outreach initiative reflects the FBR’s continued engagement with businesses and institutions to encourage voluntary compliance and build a more transparent tax system.