Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Dr. Najeeb Ahmed Memon as the first Director General of the newly established Tax Policy Office (TPO), a significant development aimed at separating Pakistan’s tax policy functions from revenue administration. The TPO, operating under the Finance Division, will focus on formulating tax policy, revenue forecasting, and managing international tax obligations, while the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will concentrate solely on tax collection and enforcement.
This structural reform fulfills key commitments made by the government to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and is intended to improve transparency, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making in Pakistan’s fiscal system. Dr. Najeeb Ahmed Memon, a seasoned tax expert with over two decades of experience in tax administration and policy design, has been appointed to lead the office for a two-year term.
The creation of the Tax Policy Office marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s economic governance reforms, setting the stage for a clearer division of responsibilities between tax policy formulation and revenue operations.
