Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) team to redouble their efforts to meet this year''s revenue targets.
He was chairing a meeting to review the revenue collection targets and other matters related to the FBR. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue, Haroon Akhtar Khan was also present during the meeting, said a statement issued here.
Chairman FBR, Nisar Mohammad Khan briefed the Finance Minister on the latest revenue collection figures.
The finance minister appreciated the efforts of the FBR in increasing tax collections by 60 per cent over the last three years.
He emphasised the importance of enhanced revenue collection in the background of country''s need for development and for achieving higher rate of inclusive and sustainable growth.
The meeting was attended by senior officials of the FBR and the Ministry of Finance.