Usman Khan

Area of Expertise:

• Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
• Government, Governance, Reforms
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
• Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global

Professional Experience:

With over 16 years of experience in tax policy, revenue administration, and public finance, my career encompasses driving transformative reforms and enhancing revenue systems. Currently, as Director of Track & Trace System at the Federal Board of Revenue, I oversee the implementation of a nationwide electronic monitoring system to enhance supply chain visibility and combat tax evasion. I have spearheaded the integration of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to monitor sugar production and expand the system to sectors like cement, beverages, and fertilizers. My role involves strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and addressing system vulnerabilities to ensure transparency and accountability.
In 2017 and then again in 2022, I was appointed Secretary of Tax Policy, a role in which, I led transformative tax reforms to align with Pakistan’s economic development goals. I drafted the Unified Inland Code and Income Tax Ordinance 2022, streamlining tax administration and boosting industrial growth. I contributed to three National Finance Bills, generating Rs. 395,682 million in revenue, and drafted secondary legislation to enhance capital market investment. I coordinated international tax policy, contributing to OECD-recommended BEPS legislation and implementing EOIR standards. I participated in IMF loan negotiations, managing complex fiscal dialogues, and collaborated with the World Bank on medium-term fiscal sustainability. My work focused on policy coherence, stakeholder engagement, and compliance enhancement, including streamlining self-assessment and implementing the Tax Amnesty Scheme 2018. I ensured tax policies supported economic goals while fostering transparency and accountability.
From 2019 to 2021, as Additional Director role at the Training & Research Directorate General, where I focused on capacity building and professional development. I designed and executed training programs for over 100 recruits, organized international tax conferences, and advised on research projects, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. My efforts in knowledge dissemination and strategic training programs strengthened the tax administration’s human resource capabilities. I enhances the skills of tax officers through specialized training, study tours, and simulations. I also provided critical policy feedback and coordinated interagency collaboration, aligning tax policies with broader economic goals. My role required balancing technical expertise with leadership, ensuring that training programs met the evolving needs of the tax system.
From 2012 to 2017, I served as Deputy Commissioner at the Large Taxpayer Unit, where I enhanced operational efficiency and revenue generation by enforcing tax laws and conducting sector-specific analyses. I led nationwide monitoring exercises, such as tracking white sugar production across 22 industries, demonstrating my operational leadership and team management skills. I also represented the department in high-stakes legal proceedings, advocating effectively in complex litigation
From 2009 to 2012 2009 as an Assistant Commissioner in various roles, including Legal, Audit, and Broadening of Tax Base, where I developed a strong foundation in tax enforcement, compliance, and taxpayer education. I successfully expanded the tax net through data-driven strategies, recovered significant tax arrears, and conducted risk-based audits, showcasing my ability to translate analytical insights into actionable results.