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SIM cards of 3,500 users not filing tax returns blocked; Details inside

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Saturday blocked the SIM cards of 3,500 customers who did not submit tax returns and issued warnings to another 5,000 non-filers.

As per the reports, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought details of blocked SIM cards from telecom companies.

FBR has already sent the next batch of 5000 non-filers to the telecom companies, while the next batch of non-filers will be sent to the telecom companies on Sunday.

Read More: FBR orders to block SIM Cards of non-filers: Here’s complete list of blocked CNICs, SIMs

Further, telecom companies will introduce an automated system to verify blocked SIM cards.

According to sources, FBR officials have started meetings with top management of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and telecom companies to ensure compliance with Income Tax General Order No. 1. Implementation of Income Tax General Order No. 1

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