Pakistan’s tax office, FBR, has started a new plan to catch people who earn a lot but pay little tax. From November 2025, they will check the accounts of top doctors, luxury beauty salons, and skin clinics in big cities.
In the first step, FBR will audit 250 famous doctors: 100 in Karachi, 100 in Lahore, and 50 in Islamabad. These doctors charge very high fees, sometimes lakhs for one visit or surgery. Many luxury salons and aesthetic clinics that offer costly treatments like laser, fillers, and hair transplant will also get notices.
FBR teams have already collected information about these places – their big signs, fancy locations, and expensive ads. They have hired 600 private accountants to help with the checking and plan to add 2,000 more soon. All audits will be done on computers to keep things secret and fast.
The paint and cosmetic companies that sell to these salons will also be checked for hidden sales.
FBR says many rich professionals show very low income on paper but live a luxury life. This new drive wants to make everyone pay fair tax. If someone is caught hiding money, they will have to pay the missing tax plus heavy fines.
People are talking about this move. Some say it is good and fair. Others worry honest doctors and salons will face trouble. One thing is clear: paying correct tax is now harder to escape in Pakistan’s big cities.
