PTA to review FBR post to block mobile SIMs

Islamabad: The PTA says that the decision will be taken after reviewing the FBR’s post of blocking mobile sims of non-filers.

PTA officials say that FBR’s letter has been received regarding the blocking of SIMs of those who do not submit income tax returns. Received by Monday evening, will review the letter and take a decision on it.

It should be noted that the FBR had issued an Income Tax General Order to block the mobile SIMs of more than 66,000 people. According to FBR, the income of these persons is eligible to file income tax returns, but these persons are not filing despite being able to file income tax returns, these persons are not included in FBR active tax payer list, so they file income tax returns. Mobile phone connections of non-users can be terminated at any time.