PESHAWAR: Manzoor Afridi, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister for Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, recently met with the new Excise Secretary, Ehsanullah, to discuss the challenges faced by the department and the need to modernize the government machinery.
Afridi emphasized the importance of the department’s visible performance and role in serving the public.
He stated that the efficiency and effectiveness of any government department should be visible to the public and directed all concerned Excise Department officials to achieve 100% of their set targets to gain public recognition and popularity, and significantly increase the province’s revenue.
Afridi highlighted the Excise Department’s importance in terms of vehicle registration, property taxation, and anti-narcotics, both at the provincial and national levels.
He noted that if the department achieves its goals, it will contribute significantly to the province’s revenue and economic stability.
The Secretary of Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control assured Afridi that his instructions would be properly implemented, and all targets would be met.
