FBR to purchase over 1,000 new vehicles

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday decided to purchase more than 1,000 new vehicles with the total cost estimated at over Rs6 billion.

The purchase is part of a broader Rs32.5 billion package aimed at transforming the FBR’s operational capacity.

In a move to enhance its performance, the FBR has formally written a letter to a private car manufacturer, requesting the procurement of 1,010 vehicles.

The purchase will take place in two phases, with an advance payment of Rs3 billion already earmarked for the first 500 vehicles. The remaining balance will be paid upon the delivery of the initial batch.

According to FBR officials, the delivery of the vehicles will occur between January and May of this year. The first phase will see the delivery of 75 vehicles in January, followed by 200 in February.

March will witness a further 225 vehicles being delivered, with the second phase scheduled to begin in April. In this phase, 250 vehicles are expected to be delivered, followed by the final batch of 260 vehicles in May.

The acquisition of these new vehicles is part of the FBR’s ongoing transformation plan, designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax collection body.

The plan is aimed at modernising the FBR’s operations, which officials believe will help streamline the organization’s functions and enhance its overall performance in the coming years.

The total cost of the purchase, estimated at Rs6 billion, is expected to be a significant investment in the FBR’s infrastructure, as the vehicles will play a key role in the execution of various duties and responsibilities across the country.