Islamabad, Aug 11, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to launch field audit of 42 key industries across Pakistan, bringing in specialized sector experts to enhance tax compliance and transparency. In a major operational push, the authority plans to onboard 102 audit professionals, each with expertise tailored to one of the targeted sectors.
The extensive list covers a wide spectrum of industries, including Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Beverages, Cement, Ceramics, Chemicals, Coal, Departmental Stores, Edible Oil, Education, Electronics, Feed, Fertilizer, Flour Mills, Food Importers, IT, Manufacturing, Batteries, Copper Manufacturing, Mobile Manufacturing, Paper, Chipboard & Packaging, Plastics, Poultry, Power, Real Estate, Restaurants & Marquees, Rice Mills, Services, Sugar, Tea, Telecom, Textile, and Tobacco.
For the first phase, the audit drive will primarily focus on Automobile, Textile, Iron & Steel, IPPs & DISCOs, Pharmaceuticals, Finance & Insurance, Banking, Sugar, Chemicals & Fertilizers, Real Estate & Developers, Petroleum, Oil & Lubricants, Cement, Telecommunication, and Tobacco.
HR firms will be tasked with vetting and providing highly qualified mentors and sector experts. A dedicated Selection Committee will then assess these candidates—either through in-person sessions or virtual interviews—before finalizing appointments.
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According to FBR officials, sector prioritization in the first phase reflects urgent compliance needs and revenue potential. With the FBR to launch field audit of 42 key industries, the initiative aims to strengthen oversight, boost tax collection, and ensure transparency in Pakistan’s leading economic sectors.
