FBR has initiated a nationwide crackdown against jewellers who are either operating outside the tax net or paying taxes below their actual capacity.
According to FBR officials, notices have been issued to jewellers in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Multan. Out of 57,000 jewellers across the country, only 20,000 are registered, and just 10,000 have filed their tax returns. FBR highlighted that this massive gap reflects widespread tax evasion in the sector.
In Islamabad alone, FBR identified 50 jewellers whose tax returns do not match the size of their shops, their level of business transactions, or their overall standard of living. Thousands of other jewellers remain completely outside the tax net, and FBR is issuing notices to seek clarifications and enforce compliance.
FBR officials emphasized that no trader or industrialist would be targeted without evidence, but strict action will be taken against confirmed tax evaders. They added that if every citizen pays their due taxes honestly, Pakistan’s economy can operate more efficiently.
The current crackdown is part of FBR’s broader effort to expand the tax base, eliminate evasion, and strengthen fiscal compliance across all business sectors, ensuring jewellers and other industries contribute fairly to the national revenue system.
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