FBR has completed its inquiry into “Pakistan’s most expensive wedding”.
According to insiders, the FBR is investigating how much was actually spent on the wedding for tax purposes. Sources said a sum of Rs150 million (Rs15 crore) alone was spent on booking a private country club for a period of 120 days (about 4 months) by the bride’s father.
They said the FBR was also investigating a sum of Rs15-20 million (Rs1.5-2 crores) given to the event management company which made the arrangements, and a similar amount paid for decorations at the wedding.
The sources also shared that Rs10 million was spent on fireworks, while Rs9.5 million was spent on photography and a studio.
They added that the FBR was also investigating a sum of Rs15 million paid to a popular singer who performed at the event.