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Pakistan’s FBR will strengthen its Integrity Management Cell, digitise corruption complaints, and publish anonymised data as part of IMF-backed governance reforms
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has committed to a significant anti-corruption overhaul, strengthening its Integrity Management Cell (IMC) under assurances provided to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The reforms include digitising complaint management, launching a dedicated online platform to log and investigate corruption cases, and publishing anonymised data on complaints received and processed. The IMC will now report directly to the FBR Chairman, reinforcing accountability and streamlining oversight.
A revived Performance and Integrity Management Committee will oversee the IMC’s effectiveness, while disciplinary outcomes will be published to enhance transparency. Where criminal misconduct is identified, cases may be referred to agencies including the Federal Investigation Agency and the National Accountability Bureau.
The government is also considering amendments to the FBR Act 2007 to clarify appointment powers within the tax machinery, potentially transferring certain authorities from the Chairman to the Secretary of the Revenue Division.
These measures signal a broader governance reset within Pakistan’s tax administration, aligning institutional reform with IMF programme commitments and strengthening public sector integrity ahead of the upcoming budget cycle.
