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FBR Chairman Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana Requests Early Retirement Amid Tensions with PMO
FBR Chairman Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana requests early retirement amid ongoing tensions with the Prime Minister’s Office. His departure opens the field for potential successors from Customs, IRS, and PAS.
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by News Desk
2024-07-31
FBR Chairman Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana Requests Early Retirement Amid Tensions with PMO

Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana, the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has requested to retire six months earlier than planned, effective August 15th. The decision comes amid growing tensions with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), which has been critical of Tiwana’s performance.

 

The disagreements between Tiwana and the PMO have centered on various issues, including the construction of new FBR office buildings, the progress of the digitization project led by consulting firm McKinsey, and the manner in which Tiwana reported to the Prime Minister. These conflicts seem to have contributed significantly to Tiwana’s decision to retire early.

 

Tiwana’s early departure is expected to spark a competitive race among different government services to fill the position. The potential successors include:

 

Hamid Atiq Sarwar from the Inland Revenue Service (IRS)

Mukaram Jah Ansari

Faiz Chaddar from the Customs Group

Rashid Langrial, Secretary of Power from the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS)

The new chairman will face a challenging task, including navigating the PMO’s direct involvement in FBR affairs, managing the ongoing McKinsey digitization project, and striving to meet the ambitious Rs. 13 trillion tax collection target under IMF oversight.

 

Despite the controversies, Tiwana led the FBR through a challenging period and achieved a 30% increase in tax collection, though the target remained unmet.

 

Tiwana’s departure is set to be a significant event for the FBR, influencing both its future direction and its relationship with the Prime Minister’s Office.

 
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