The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started distributing brand-new Honda City vehicles to tax officers.
Dozens of these cars have already arrived at the FBR’s Karachi headquarters. The department plans to procure a total of 1,010 vehicles worth around Rs. 6 billion.
An advance payment of Rs. 3 billion has already been made.
The procurement agreement was signed in January 2025, and the initial payment secured delivery of the first batch of 500 vehicles. The cars are intended to improve officer mobility in tax enforcement operations, claims FBR.
However, the move has sparked backlash from both parliamentarians and the public, with many questioning the rationale for such an expensive procurement amid ongoing economic challenges.