- PM Shehbaz Sharif emphasized launching a digital invoicing system in Urdu for inclusivity and accessibility
- A meeting was held in Islamabad to review FBR’s digitization and reforms
- Discussions included digital invoicing, e-Bilty, tax return simplification, AI-based assessment, and cargo tracking
- PM welcomed simplified tax return forms in Urdu and directed the creation of a helpline for assistance
- PM stressed the importance of tax reforms easing the burden on the common man
- Third-party validation of FBR reforms was called for to ensure transparency
- New digital tax returns are simpler and connected to a central database
- Salaried individuals will benefit most, with new forms available from July 15
- Urdu-language returns for salaried taxpayers will be available by the end of the month
- A nationwide awareness campaign was ordered to educate citizens on the new system
Source: brecorder.com
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