MULTAN: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stated that it is monitoring private medical clinics to assess actual patient turnout and evaluate the facilities being provided, rejecting claims of harassment raised by sections of the medical community.
Speaking to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Additional Commissioner FBR Saleem ur Rehman Khan said monitoring teams had been deployed to verify services offered at private clinics, including pathology and radiology facilities. He explained that the initiative was part of the government’s broader efforts to enforce tax laws and identify instances of tax evasion.
Addressing concerns voiced by the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), Rehman categorically denied any harassment of doctors or patients. He emphasized that doctors are highly respected members of society and maintained that no FBR officer or official could act disrespectfully toward them.
The senior tax official said the FBR was carrying out its mandate to enforce the writ of the government and promote transparency in income reporting. “The monitoring process will continue, and the department will not come under any pressure,” he added.
Commenting on a press conference held earlier by the PMA at the Multan Press Club, Rehman said the association should have approached FBR officials directly to discuss its concerns. He reiterated that while the department remained open to dialogue, it would continue implementing tax regulations strictly in accordance with the law.
