FBR chairman holds talks with Lahore business community on taxation and trade issues

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has held a meeting with a delegation of the Lahore Chamber

LAHORE: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has held a meeting with a delegation of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to discuss taxation, trade, industrial concerns and measures to facilitate businesses.

The meeting was held at the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Lahore on September 22, 2026, as part of the FBR chairman’s initiative to maintain regular engagement with stakeholders in line with the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The LCCI delegation was led by its President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol and included representatives of the business community. Senior FBR officials also attended the meeting, including Member Inland Revenue Operations, Member Customs Operations, chief commissioners and other senior officers.

Welcoming the LCCI delegation, Chairman FBR stressed the importance of maintaining regular communication between the tax authority and the business community. He announced that meetings with business representatives would be held on a monthly basis to provide a platform for discussing taxation and operational issues.

Langrial encouraged business representatives to present their concerns directly to the FBR, assuring them that genuine issues would be addressed on a priority basis and, where possible, resolved in real time.

LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol appreciated the FBR’s initiative for establishing regular interaction with the business community. He also acknowledged the steps taken by the tax authority concerning matters related to real estate, Super Tax and advance tax on exports.

During the meeting, the LCCI delegation highlighted several issues faced by businesses in taxation and trade-related matters. Detailed discussions were held on digital invoicing, the responsiveness of tax authorities, industrial concerns and duties imposed on paper, electronic products and spare parts.

The participants also discussed the need to prevent the misuse of tariff provisions and ensure that trade and taxation policies are implemented in a transparent and effective manner.

Chairman FBR said the board was working to address genuine concerns raised by taxpayers and improve the overall tax administration system. He emphasized that broadening the tax base and bringing all eligible sectors into the formal tax system were essential for achieving sustainable improvements in revenue collection.

He further stressed that cooperation from the business community was necessary for the successful implementation of tax reforms and the creation of a more transparent taxation environment.

The FBR chairman directed relevant officers to address income tax refund-related matters on a priority basis. He instructed officials to ensure that genuine taxpayer complaints and administrative issues were resolved within the applicable legal and procedural framework.

Langrial stated that resolving administrative and operational difficulties faced by taxpayers remained a key priority for the FBR. He also urged the Lahore Chamber to support the objectives of the national tariff policy and contribute towards creating a fair and transparent trade and taxation system.

The LCCI delegation welcomed the FBR chairman’s decision to hold regular consultations with business representatives. The chamber expressed its willingness to continue cooperating with the FBR in resolving business-related issues and improving the country’s overall tax and business environment.

The meeting was part of the FBR’s broader stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at strengthening communication between tax authorities and the business community.