ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken decisive action by blocking the mobile phone SIM cards of non filers across the country.
The government has decided to crack down the individuals who have failed to fulfill their tax obligation, the Federal board of Revenue (FBR) has blocked the mobile Phone SIM Card of non filers across the country.
Effective immediately, the SIM cards of all individuals identified as non-filers with taxable income will be blocked until May 15.
This decision was communicated through a notification issued by the FBR, with instructions given to telecom companies to implement the measure promptly.
The list of non-filers comprises 506,671 individuals who have not been included in the Active Taxpayers List. These individuals have been targeted for their failure to file tax returns for the year 2023.
The FBR has also emphasized that the process to unblock mobile SIMs of non-filers will not be straightforward. Any requests for restoration will be subject to approval from the FBR or the concerned commissioner.
