ISLAMABAD: Anticipating the government’s dissatisfaction with his performance, FBR Chairman Zubair Tiwana wrote a letter to the federal government requesting to be replaced by a new chairman.

He was appointed to the position by former finance minister Ishaq Dar.

Mr Tiwana managed to retain his position during the caretaker government’s tenure, but his fortunes changed when he allegedly began assigning poor performance grades to his senior colleagues.

This grading system led to the removal of some senior tax officers, who were subsequently placed on the list of officers on special duty. The final straw came when the prime minister reprimanded him during a visit to the FBR for withholding information about digital reforms in the customs department.

According to the FBR, Mr Tiwana will continue to serve as chairman until the government appoints his replacement. The government has already initiated a search for a suitable candidate to fill the position.

Published in Dawn, August 1st, 2024

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