FBR Faces Rs 3,000B Deficit Defends Vehicle Purchase
“There is a Rs 3,000 billion shortfall in sales tax revenues,” the federal minister said while floating his peculiar logic for the purchase of over one thousand expensive vehicles for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
“FBR officials will work in the field to take measures to reduce this deficit,” Tarar said.
He said the prime minister was not easily convinced over the matter. “No separate amount released for purchase of these vehicles,” he said. “The FBR will purchase the vehicles from its budget,” the minister said.
He said that the 1100CC vehicles were being purchased for the FBR.
Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Faisal Vawda earlier said FBR failed to achieve the Rs384 billion revenue target and is yet to get vehicles.
“Shortfall in FBR’s targets might be the reason behind rewarding them with new vehicles.”
He further said if you insist on fulfilling your desires and providing vehicles, why not opt for economical options like 600cc cars instead of locking in 1,300cc ones?
Vawda also referenced the controversial case of £190 million, stating, “The cabinet had approved that decision as well, which led to imprisonment. These vehicles might lead to similar consequences.”
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