Petroleum Dealers’ Issues to Be Resolved on Priority
KARACHI (October 15, 2026): Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Mahmood Langrial, has assured the leadership of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) that issues faced by petroleum dealers will be resolved on a priority basis.
Langrial said ongoing reforms within the FBR were yielding positive results, adding that feedback from the business community could contribute effectively to restructuring the organisation’s operations and improving its performance.
The assurance came during a meeting between the FBR chairman and a delegation of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, which discussed concerns affecting petroleum dealers and sought their resolution.
The meeting formed part of the FBR leadership’s engagement with business representatives in Karachi, where several trade organisations have raised issues requiring the attention of the revenue authority.
PPDA Delegation Meets FBR Chairman
The PPDA delegation was led by Chairman Malik Khuda Bakhsh and included Vice Chairmen Tariq Hassan and Anwar Kamal, Sindh Region President Haji Ameer Khan, and Karachi Region President Saeed Khan.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed issues confronting petroleum dealers with the FBR chairman. Langrial assured the association’s leadership that their concerns would be addressed on a priority basis.
The engagement provided an opportunity for representatives of the petroleum dealership sector to present their concerns directly to the FBR leadership.
The meeting also reflected the authority’s broader engagement with trade organisations and business representatives to review outstanding matters and consider steps for their resolution.
FBR Directs Officials to Hold Regular Meetings with Industry
Rashid Mahmood Langrial directed chief commissioners and chief collectors to arrange regular one-on-one meetings with representatives of relevant industries.
Under these directives, officials have been instructed to engage with industry representatives and resolve pending issues. The approach is intended to strengthen communication between the revenue authority and businesses dealing with matters within its jurisdiction.
The FBR chairman emphasised the role of business community feedback in improving the organisation’s operations. Regular discussions with trade bodies can provide officials with an opportunity to understand the issues raised by different sectors and review matters requiring action.
For petroleum dealers and other business representatives, the assurance of priority attention reflects the stated commitment of the FBR leadership to address outstanding concerns through direct engagement.
FBR Leadership to Remain in Karachi Throughout the Week
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 concerns raised by the city’s industrial and business community.
During meetings with business representatives, Langrial also reviewed progress on decisions taken during his previous visit to Karachi. He directed officials to accelerate the completion of ongoing initiatives.
The review focused on following up on earlier decisions and ensuring that work already under way moves forward without unnecessary delays.
The presence of senior FBR leadership in Karachi is intended to facilitate engagement with local businesses and support practical steps towards resolving the matters brought to the authority’s attention.
Business Community Raises Outstanding Issues
In addition to the concerns presented by petroleum dealers, trade organisations highlighted other unresolved issues during their interactions with the FBR leadership.
The representatives appreciated the proactive approach adopted by the authority’s leadership and expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far.
The discussions covered the follow-up of earlier decisions and the need to expedite ongoing initiatives. The FBR chairman reviewed the progress achieved since his previous Karachi visit and instructed relevant officials to move forward with pending work.
The engagement brought together representatives of different business organisations to discuss matters affecting their respective sectors and communicate their concerns to the revenue authority.
FPCCI and KCCI Representatives Also Meet FBR Chairman
Langrial also met representatives of major business organisations, including Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Senior Vice President Saqib Fayyaz Magoon, Vice President Asif Sakhi, and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Talat Mahmood, along with other business leaders.
These meetings formed part of the FBR leadership’s wider engagement with the business community in Karachi.
The discussions provided an opportunity to review matters raised by business representatives and assess progress on decisions taken during the chairman’s earlier visit. Langrial directed officials to accelerate ongoing initiatives and address outstanding issues.
The involvement of representatives from trade bodies and business organisations also highlighted the importance of communication between the revenue authority and different sectors of the economy.
FBR Chairman Highlights Progress on Reforms
During the meetings, the FBR chairman briefed participants on the organisation’s ongoing reforms and their positive impact.
He said the reforms were producing encouraging results and noted that feedback from the business community could play an effective role in restructuring the authority’s operations.
The engagement with petroleum dealers, trade organisations and other business representatives reflects the FBR leadership’s focus on reviewing industry concerns, following up on earlier decisions and improving coordination with the private sector.
For the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, the assurance that petroleum dealers’ issues would receive priority attention was a key outcome of the meeting.
The FBR leadership’s continued engagement with business organisations in Karachi is expected to remain focused on reviewing pending matters and accelerating ongoing initiatives in line with the stated directives.
