In the face of turmoil amid continued protest by employees, the government yesterday backtracked from its position and stated it would bring "required amendments" to the new ordinance that split the National Board of Revenue.

It will consult the NBR and other important stakeholders before bringing the changes to the ordinance on tax reform, the finance ministry said in a statement.

"Since implementation of the ordinance is time-consuming after bringing the required revision, activities of the NBR will continue, and officials of customs and income tax cadres will accomplish their duties," the ministry said, urging the protesters to withdraw their ongoing strike.