FBR import records ordered in two days on Rs1,120bn

Convenor Senator Saifullah Abro told the FBR, FIA and related agencies to file complete papers after about Rs1,120 billion in FATA/PATA scheme imports came under review.

A Senate Sub-Committee on Interior and Anti-Narcotics ordered FBR, FIA and other agencies to submit full documents within two days.

Officials said about Rs1,120 billion in imports under the FATA/PATA tax exemption scheme are under scrutiny.

Records covering roughly Rs389 billion have been identified; more detail is still needed on the rest.

Notices went to 512 companies; 174 beneficiaries have gone to court seeking relief from FBR action.

Potential revenue losses were discussed in a Rs400–500 billion range, pending verification.

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