Lahore, January 15, 2026: On the directions of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, the Taxpayers’ Services (TPS) Wing of the FBR, under the supervision of Member TPS Ms Tehmina Aamer, organised a Tax Awareness Outreach Seminar at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore. The initiative aimed to enhance understanding of taxation, promote voluntary compliance and highlight reforms focused on improving transparency and accountability in Pakistan’s revenue system.
The FBR delegation was led by Muhammad Muti-ur-Rehman Mumtaz, Secretary Taxpayers’ Education and Facilitation, along with Abdul Rehman Sheikh, Second Secretary (Facilitation). The seminar was attended by a large number of students from various departments, as well as faculty members. UET officials present included Prof Dr Muhammad Shahid Rafique, Dean of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Muhammad Asif, Registrar, and Prof Dr Amir Ikram from the Business School.
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During the session, Mr Mumtaz delivered a detailed presentation on the basics of taxation and outlined major reforms introduced under the FBR Transformation Plan, approved by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The presentation covered key initiatives such as Point of Sale (POS) integration, the Track and Trace System, digital invoicing, faceless customs, the Direct Port Delivery System, reward and rating mechanisms, and the use of video analytics for production monitoring. These measures, currently implemented in sectors such as sugar and cement and being extended to textiles, were highlighted as contributing to improved compliance, transparency and expansion of the tax base.
Final-year students, many of whom are engaged in freelancing or preparing to enter professional life, raised questions regarding the taxation of freelance income. The FBR team addressed these queries in detail, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session that provided further clarity on tax facilitation and compliance procedures.
The seminar concluded with the exchange of souvenirs and giveaways as a token of appreciation and collaboration. The event reaffirmed FBR’s commitment to ongoing engagement with academic institutions and its resolve to develop a transparent, efficient and facilitative tax system in the country.
