ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi will go on an indefinite leave on health grounds, Pakistan Today has learnt. According to sources, the FBR chief has informed Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance Dr Hafeez Shaikh and other high-ups of the government that he is going on leave from Monday due to health issues. On Wednesday, the apex court had criticised FBR officials, including the chairman, for not taking action against officials involved in the case. Nousheen Amjad is the senior officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) whereas Muhammad Javed Ghani is the senior officer of Pakistan Customs. Speaking to Pakistan Today, the FBR chief confirmed that he is going on leave from Monday as he is not well.

Source: Pakistan Today January 30, 2020 15:49 UTC