Advertisement
Categories: NewsPakistanPolitics

Faisal Vawda Alleges Death Threats from FBR Over Vehicle Purchase Criticism

Advertisement

Senator Faisal Vawda has alleged that officials from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued death threats after he criticized the board’s plan to purchase over 1,000 vehicles.

Speaking during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday, Vawda claimed that FBR officials, including Ali Salih, Shahid, and Dr. Sajjad Siddiqui, threatened him following the committee’s January 22 session. He further alleged that FBR officials raided his company after he proposed a cost-effective alternative of 1,010 vehicles for the board.

According to Vawda, employees of a multinational firm linked to his business were harassed, and officials warned him of dire consequences, which he said could discourage Japanese investors.

Despite these alleged threats, the senator vowed to expose corruption within the FBR, claiming he had evidence against 54 officials, including proof of vehicle misuse.

His accusations come just days after he criticized the FBR’s decision to procure 1,010 vehicles, questioning how the board could justify such an expense when it failed to meet its revenue target of Rs384 billion.

Speaking in the Senate on January 28, Vawda sarcastically remarked that the revenue shortfall might have earned FBR officials the luxury of new vehicles. He suggested an alternative leasing model, where both employees and the government would contribute 5 percent toward vehicle costs.

Advertisement
News Desk

Recent Posts

Pakistan Enters Top 100 of Global Passport Index, Eyes Further Gains with Digital Upgrades

Pakistan’s passport has made a notable leap in global mobility rankings, entering the top 100…

6 hours ago

International Survey Reveals Pakistanis Support Actions to Address Climate Change

An international survey conducted across 17 total countries, including Pakistan, was commissioned by the Global…

6 hours ago

Pakistan’s first AI data center launched

Data Vault Pakistan has officially launched the country’s first AI-focused data center in Karachi, a…

6 hours ago

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan to Represent Country at Ambiente Frankfurt 2026

Ambiente Frankfurt 2026, the world’s leading international trade fair for consumer goods, is set to…

6 hours ago

LuckyOne Mall Launches SIMT: A Career Counseling Initiative Honoring Pakistan’s Unsung Heroes

In a powerful demonstration of purpose-driven leadership, LuckyOne Mall—one of Pakistan’s premier lifestyle destinations—has unveiled…

6 hours ago

Over 7 million streaming accounts’ credentials were leaked in 2024: Kaspersky Report

In a new report, Kaspersky identified over 7 million compromised accounts belonging to streaming services…

6 hours ago