PM Imran commends FBR for achieving 'historic level of tax revenues'

PM Imran commends FBR for achieving 'historic level of tax revenues'

Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving historic level of tax revenues of Rs4,732 billion during fiscal year 2020-21.

In a tweet, the premier said that the this is 18% higher than last year and exceeded target of Rs4,691 billion.

“This performance is testimony to the strong economic revival spurred by our government's policies,” PM Imran said.

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Meanwhile, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary said that the country achieved the highest export target with 18 percent increase in fiscal year 2020-21.

In a post on Twitter, he said if the service sector is also included, then the exports are more than thirty one billion dollars.

The minister expressed the confidence that the exporters will prove to be an important pillar of Pakistan's economic stability in the years to come.