In a move aimed at promoting transparency and accountability, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the latest Tax Directory of Parliamentarians, detailing the tax payments made by members of both the National Assembly and the Senate.
This publication, a part of the FBR’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public trust and ensure financial disclosure, outlines the tax contributions of parliamentarians for the fiscal year 2022–2023.
The Tax Directory highlights the individual income tax paid by parliamentarians, allowing citizens to scrutinize the financial compliance of their elected representatives. According to the FBR, this initiative not only ensures transparency but also emphasizes the importance of tax culture within the country’s democratic institutions. The directory includes the names, constituencies, and declared tax amounts of each parliamentarian.
This is the latest in a series of annual directories released by the FBR, with the objective of improving tax compliance and discouraging evasion—particularly among those who legislate tax laws. By making this data public, the FBR aims to reinforce the principle that parliamentarians should lead by example in fulfilling their tax obligations.
Among the revelations in this year’s directory, several high-ranking parliamentarians were listed as having paid significant amounts in taxes, while others declared minimal or no tax payments at all. This discrepancy has once again triggered debates in civil society and media circles regarding the accountability of public office holders and the need for reforms to close loopholes in tax declarations.
The FBR has reiterated that the information contained in the directory is compiled based on data submitted through income tax returns by parliamentarians themselves. The Board emphasized that it remains committed to maintaining a transparent and fair tax system for all citizens, particularly those in positions of power.
This directory is also seen as a step toward reinforcing the connection between governance and financial integrity. Citizens, analysts, and watchdog organizations are now closely analyzing the tax data, sparking important conversations about financial ethics in public office.
With the release of the FBR’s Tax Directory, it is hoped that public scrutiny and awareness will encourage all parliamentarians to fulfill their civic duties and set a precedent for broader tax compliance across the country.