The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sent a notice to Master Tiles Director Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal, asking him to explain the source of income after he spent millions on a lavish wedding ceremony.
The notice was served by Gujranwala’s chief commissioner of Inland Revenue with regard to extravagant expenditure made on the marriage ceremony of the daughter of Master Tiles director and the son of the owner of a superstore chain, Jalal sons.
A notice, under section 176 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, has been issued to the above in order to ascertain withholding tax and legal action will be taken accordingly, reported Pakistan Today.
At the wedding, Rose Blanca Club Lahore provided catering, KSC Concept were the event planners, Irfan Ahsan provided photography, while Rahat Fateh Ali Khan provided the entertainment. The wedding had been trending on social media the past week for being grand and extravagant.
The four-day festivities, which were attended by several celebrities and notable personalities, culminated in a one-of-a-kind valima which featured performances by Turkish gymnasts.
Several notable personalities including celebrities and politicians were spotted at the wedding. Among those present on the baraat were Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information Dr Firdous Aashiq Awan and Maulana Tariq Jameel.
Maulana Tariq also conducted the nikkah ceremony of the bride and groom.
