ISLAMABAD: Former President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik praised commendable services provided by Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah.

He said Dr. Asif has efficiently addressed genuine tax-related grievances of taxpayers, notably business community nationwide, accomplishing this within record-short time of 34 days, said news release here.

Talking to delegation of industrialists led by Muslim Khan Buneri, he said since he assumed responsibility on 29th September 2021, an extensive public awareness campaign reached every corner of country.

 As result first time in history, thousands of aggrieved tax payers approached regional offices nationwide through email, FTO portal, WhatsApp, Mobile App, Fax and written complaints. Remarkably, these issues were resolved within record time of 34 days from date of complaint, he said

Malik said Dr. Jah's commitment to resolving issues in such timely manner reflects proactive approach that fosters business-friendly environment.

He appreciated principled bold stance of Federal Tax Ombudsman's advocacy for timely payment of taxes and expansion of tax base. Recognizing urgency of these measures, Dr. Jah's stance aligns with broader goal of strengthening national economy.