The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday was informed that officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) held undeclared assets far exceeding their reported income.
Senator Talha Mahmood told the committee that certain tax officials earning salaries between Rs. 200,000 and Rs. 400,000 owned luxury vehicles and assets worth billions of rupees. He said the assets of some FBR officers were disproportionately high compared to their declared income and called for the formation of a sub-committee to investigate the matter.
The senator also raised objections to provisions in the FBR Amendment Bill that, he said, grant sweeping powers to the FBR chairman. He argued that excessive authority was being concentrated in a single office and claimed that businesses were often treated as criminals by tax authorities.
Responding to the concerns, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reiterated that all civil servants, including FBR officials, are legally required to declare their assets under parliamentary directives.
He urged lawmakers to identify any discrepancies within institutions to ensure accountability. However, he maintained that a separate sub-committee was not necessary, as such issues could be addressed within existing forums.
The minister further clarified that the discussion at hand focused on the new Tax Policy Board under the amendment bill, and not on the appointment of the FBR chairman.
Despite strong objections and pointed allegations during the session, the committee approved the FBR Amendment Bill 2026.
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FBR and Customs are the most corrupt departments of Pakistan