Amjad Zubair Tiwana, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has opted for early retirement and tendered his resignation with a two-week notice to the government.
Tiwana, a seasoned Grade 21 officer of the Inland Revenue Service, was initially due to retire on February 25 of the following year. He submitted a formal resignation letter, signalling his decision to depart ahead of schedule.
Additionally, Tiwana had communicated his intentions verbally to Minister of State Ahd Cheema and, after a brief wait, formally requested his removal directly at the Prime Minister’s Secretariat. His resignation came after consultations with at least two cabinet members who supported his decision to step down.
Sources reveal that Tiwana faced challenges in his role, including a lack of cooperation from senior FBR officials. Notably, over 21 senior officers at the FBR outrank him. Appointed by caretaker Finance Minister Ishaq Dar during the interim government, Tiwana is known for his close ties with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
