The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued demands for tax records from all private hospitals in Lahore, as part of a widening audit.
According to FBR officials, the tax records of a prominent hospital were recently seized — the hospital allegedly concealed true earnings and declared only a fraction of its actual tax liability.
In the cited case, the hospital’s real annual tax liability was reportedly around Rs 550 million, but management claimed to pay only Rs 5.5 million per quarter.
This action aligns with a broader FBR initiative targeting high-earning service sectors — including private clinics, health-care providers, high-fee professionals, beauty parlors and other businesses — under pressure to expand the tax net.
As a result, private hospitals in Lahore are now under strict obligation to submit accurate tax documentation, and the tax authority appears ready to pursue enforcement if discrepancies are found.