ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has signed an agreement with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to design a special Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme for FBR officers. The programme aims to strengthen the skills of Pakistan’s tax administration.
The signing ceremony at FBR Headquarters was led by FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial and attended by senior FBR officials, Members of the Board, Directors of the Inland Revenue and Customs Academies, and officers of the Transformation Delivery Unit (TDU).
LUMS representatives included Provost Dr. Tariq Jadoon and Dr. Adeel Zafar, Dean of the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB).
FBR officials said the programme is tailored to equip officers with modern skills in tax administration, focusing on digitalisation and data analytics.
Member (Administration/HR) Mohammad Iqbal said it will also cover advanced accounting, e-commerce, trade analytics, supply chain management, and international taxation.
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Dr. Adeel Zafar of LUMS assured full support for the programme and expressed confidence that the collaboration would be long-lasting and impactful.
The PGD programme is part of FBR’s Transformation Plan to modernise federal tax administration through better training, advanced enforcement, and digital tools.
It will begin on October 20, 2025, with 51 probationary officers enrolled. This initiative is the first of its kind in Pakistan and aims to provide officers with globally relevant expertise to meet emerging challenges in revenue collection and trade facilitation.
