FBR to Hire 102 Experts for Industry-Wide Audits

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced plans to recruit 102 sector specialists and audit experts to carry out comprehensive field audits across 42 key industries in Pakistan. This strategic move aims to strengthen compliance, improve tax collection, and address gaps in sector-specific oversight.

In the first phase, audits will focus on priority sectors such as automobiles, textiles, iron and steel, independent power producers (IPPs) and distribution companies (DISCOs), pharmaceuticals, finance and insurance, banking, sugar, chemicals and fertilizers, real estate and construction, petroleum and lubricants, cement, telecommunications, and tobacco.

By bringing in specialized knowledge, the FBR hopes to enhance the quality of audits, identify revenue leakages, and close compliance gaps that have historically impacted tax collection efficiency. This initiative also signals a stronger enforcement posture, aligning with the government’s broader fiscal reforms.

The program is expected to provide valuable data for shaping future policy decisions while building trust among compliant taxpayers.

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