Pakistan targets 100,000 suspected tax evaders, including influencers, over luxury lifestyles.

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue is targeting around 100,000 individuals, including social media influencers, suspected of living beyond their declared incomes by showcasing luxury lifestyles like expensive cars, homes, and high-end weddings. Using social media data and tax return comparisons, the FBR aims to identify unreported income and enforce compliance, with audits focusing on discrepancies between spending and declared earnings. Those failing to justify their wealth may face penalties, while law-abiding taxpayers are not at risk. The initiative has sparked concerns over government overreach and potential asset flight, while a related probe into online gambling influencers was halted after a senior official’s suspension, raising questions about interference.