Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said automated systems will soon be installed in all sectors on the pattern of the Faceless Customs Assessment System established in Karachi. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Business Council-led by Chairman Shabbir Diwan in Islamabad today.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister emphasized that bringing transparency to the service delivery process is one of the top priorities of the government. He stated that the government aspires for export-based economic growth and measures are being taken to increase exports.
Shehbaz Sharif stressed the importance of aligning locally produced raw materials and other items with international standards to boost exports. He highlighted that the introduction of IT and technology in all sectors is essential for economic development.
The Prime Minister also noted that national development and economic stability depend on cooperation between the government and the business community. He mentioned that increasing revenue and expanding the tax base are being prioritized.
The delegation commended the Prime Minister for recent economic stability in the country. Members of the delegation expressed that the gradual reduction in the policy interest rate to twelve percent will benefit businesses in the country. They also declared the recently installed Faceless Customs Assessment System in Karachi a success.
The delegation remarked that the Faceless Customs Assessment System has facilitated the business community and brought transparency to the clearance system. It welcomed the significant improvement in the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue following digitization and other reforms.