April 26, 2022 (MLN): The federal government is likely to appoint Asim Ahmed as the new chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Asim Ahmed previously held the charge as FBR Chairman from April 2021 to August 2021. He has also served as a member of the information technology (IT) in the FBR.

Following the formation of the new collation government, senior officers from the tax groups are in the run for the top slot. At the same time, the names of officers being considered for the FBR’s top slot included three officers from the IRS — Asim Ahmed, Nadeem Rizvi and Tariq Pasha — one from the Customs, i.e., Tariq Huda, Dawn reported.

The decision on replacing or retaining the current FBR chairman, Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed would be taken after the return of Finance Minister Miftah Ismail from the US.

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