ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial defends the purchase of 1,010 new cars for FBR officers, stating that the vehicles are essential for officers to perform their duties efficiently.

Speaking to media, Langrial emphasised that sales tax officials require vehicles to carry out their operations, and the new cars will facilitate their work. The FBR chief also addressed concerns raised by a committee regarding the car purchase, saying that the FBR aims to achieve its tax collection targets. Langrial noted that Karachi has the highest tax collection due to the presence of large companies and multinational headquarters in the city. Furthermore, he announced plans to install a tracking system in cars within the next 2-3 months. The FBR came under severe criticism after deciding to purchase 1,010 cars, each with a 1200cc engine, for officers at a staggering cost of Rs 3 billion. A Senate panel called for the cancellation of a contract to purchase 1,010 new cars for tax officers, citing concerns over the lack of competition in the bidding process.