No tax paid on top official daughter's lavish wedding events

In a country faced with an economic crisis, one recent wedding of the daughter of a bureaucrat that cost Rs248 million has exposed the staggering gap between the lifestyle of the rich and their negligible tax contributions, according to a report.

- Tariq Butt

Government sources said that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which has now started targeting such black holes, has found the case of the high-profile wedding, spread over six extravagant events, costing an estimated Rs248 million.

Yet, despite the lavish spending on luxury venues, designer attire, diamond jewellery, fireworks, and international creative consultants, no justification is found from the tax returns of the government official concerned and his daughter - the bride. Even where applicable no tax has been paid on these events or the wealth behind it.