KARACHI (October 15, 2026): Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Mahmood Langrial, has said that ongoing reforms at the FBR are yielding positive results and that feedback from the business community can play an effective role in restructuring the organisation’s operations. He assured the leadership of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) that the issues faced by petroleum dealers would be resolved on a priority basis.
A delegation of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, comprising Chairman Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Vice Chairmen Tariq Hassan and Anwar Kamal, Sindh Region President Haji Ameer Khan, and Karachi Region President Saeed Khan, met the FBR chairman to discuss issues confronting petroleum dealers.
It may be noted that FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial also met Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Senior Vice President Saqib Fayyaz Magoon, Vice President Asif Sakhi, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Talat Mahmood, and other business leaders.
The FBR chairman directed chief commissioners and chief collectors to hold regular one-on-one meetings with representatives of relevant industries and resolve all pending issues.
In compliance with the directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the FBR’s senior leadership will remain in Karachi throughout the week to take practical measures to address the concerns of the city’s industrial and business community.
During the meeting with business representatives, Langrial reviewed progress on decisions taken during his previous visit to Karachi and directed officials to expedite the completion of ongoing initiatives.
Trade organisations also highlighted additional unresolved issues. They appreciated the proactive approach of the FBR leadership and expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far.
The FBR chairman also briefed participants on the ongoing reforms within the organisation and their positive impact.
Photo Caption: FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial meets Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association Chairman Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Tariq Hassan, Anwar Kamal and Haji Ameer Khan to discuss issues facing petroleum dealers.
