FBR Enforces SOPs After Karachi Car Incident

Islamabad, July 25, 2025, 07:11 PM PKT — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a stern directive, ordering field formations to enforce strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the use of newly purchased Honda City cars, triggered by a Karachi incident where an unregistered FBR-logoed vehicle, lacking a number plate, was stopped by traffic police, operated by an Assistant Commissioner claiming authority, per media reports. The directive, dispatched to Chief Commissioners of Inland Revenue, Chief Collectors of Customs, and senior officials, demands compliance with vehicle protocols, warning of disciplinary action for violations and urging officers to uphold professionalism, reflecting FBR’s standards in public interactions.

Post-incident, an internal meeting yielded key decisions: FBR vehicles require proper registration and approval for use, are restricted to essential functions, and tinted windows are banned. Field formations must ensure team awareness of SOPs and professional conduct. Web context shows institutional oversight trends, while posts found on X reflect outrage and scrutiny—some demand accountability, others question enforcement. Critically, the narrative of “protocol enforcement” may mask systemic lapses—web data hints at past irregularities, and X sentiment suggests distrust in effective oversight, pointing to persistent issues.