Daily Times

The federal government has decided to take action against Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan if she does not pay taxes.

Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar has claimed that the government is most likely to take action Aleema Khan is she refuses to pay the taxes.

Hammad Azhar asserted that Aleema Khan has already been directed to comply with, but if she fails to do so then action will be taken against her as per the law.

On the other hand, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notice to the premier’s sister for non-payment of taxes. Aleema Khan was been given time till February 7 to clear her dues.

According to sources, Aleema Khan is yet to clear her taxes worth Rs 202.1 million.

She had bought a flat in Dubai worth Rs 2.878 million and FBR had imposed a fine worth Rs 209.4 million on her.

On January 13, Aleema paid Rs 7.3 million to the federal agency and asked for more time to clear remaining dues.

The PM’s sister had also reportedly submitted an application to FBR Chairman Jahanzeb Khan, requesting him to allow her to pay the massive fine in instalments.

Published in Daily Times, February 8^th 2019.