Written by Faisal Shahnawaz in Taxation The Federal Board of Revenue has constituted a dedicated Media Coordination Unit to improve interaction with the media, strengthen public communication and ensure timely dissemination of information about tax policies, reforms and taxpayer facilitation measures. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a Media Coordination Unit (MCU) with immediate effect under Notification No. 2134-IR-I/2026 issued on October 8, 2026. The unit has been formed with the approval of the competent authority, Chairman FBR/SRD, to coordinate and oversee the board’s strategic communication initiatives. HRMS COMMITTEE According to the notification, the Director General (TPS) will serve as the Coordinator of the Media Coordination Unit, while the Secretary (Media) has been designated as its Secretary. The committee includes several senior FBR officials. Mr. Irfan Javed, Director General Communications and Public Relations (Customs), and Dr. Misbah Khatana, Director Communications and Public Relations (Customs), have been included as ex-officio members. Ms. Shahla Ashfaq Khan, Chief Reforms and Automation (Customs), is also an ex-officio member, while Dr. Zehra Farooq, SA to Member (Strategic Transformation), Mr. Israr Ahmed Cheema, Secretary (Enforcement Plan-IR), and Mr. Muhammad Nouman, SA to Member (Income Tax Policy), have been appointed as members. The committee also includes the Chief (TPS),…