Islamabad, January 16, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its data management capabilities by announcing the establishment of a dedicated Data Governance Office. This initiative aligns with the recently approved Data Governance and Information Security Policy of the FBR. According to an official notification, the Data Governance Office will operate under the Directorate General of IT & DT. The office has been tasked with ensuring the efficient management, acquisition, and integration of data across various FBR departments and field offices. The notification outlined the creation of two key posts within the office, along with their respective responsibilities: 1. Chief (Chief Data Management & Governance): • Overseeing the implementation of the Data Governance Policy across the organization. • Managing and utilizing data effectively, including conducting advanced analytics. • Coordinating and liaising with all FBR wings and field offices to ensure compliance with the data governance policy. • Driving innovation in data management practices, particularly through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies. • Handling all requests for information and overseeing the development of Management Information System…