In a world where luxury is proudly flaunted online by celebrities, influencers and other citizens alike, the FBR's decision to form a Lifestyle Monitoring Cell is a pragmatic step towards cracking down on tax evasion. The new unit, tasked with scanning social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for evidence of lavish spending, is a modern response to a chronic issue that plagues the nation.

Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio - among the lowest in Asia - is a fundamental........

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