Pakistan Launches AI-Driven Systems to Combat Sales Tax Evasion and Smuggling

Pakistan introduces AI-driven tracking system to reduce sales tax evasion
New systems include e-Bilty and Customs Targeting for digitizing goods transport and monitoring trade
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was briefed on the initiative aimed at tackling tax evasion and smuggling
National Targeting System will track goods transport using e-tags and digital devices
e-Bilty system will integrate with the Federal Board of Revenue’s digital infrastructure
Digital monitoring checkpoints to be installed on major highways and city entry points
Initiative aims to reduce smuggling, tax evasion, public inconvenience, and delays
Customs Targeting System to automate surveillance at ports and airports using AI
System linked with domestic and international databases to detect smuggling and tax fraud
Prime Minister emphasizes reforming the tax system and addressing decades of mismanagement
Honest taxpayers and businesses to receive facilitation, while tax evaders face strict consequences

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