Independent Report
Islamabad, 16 December 2025: President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath of office to Mr. Zafar ul Haq Hijazi as Federal Tax Ombudsman at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Mr. Hijazi, a Chartered Accountant with over four decades of experience in taxation and corporate regulation, has previously chaired the SECP and the Audit and Oversight Board of Pakistan. The President emphasized public awareness, efficient complaint resolution, and the use of modern technology to ensure accessible and speedy relief for taxpayers nationwide.