The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its efforts to block mobile SIMs of tax non-filers, as according to a spokesperson, 11,522 mobile SIMs have been blocked.
Spokesman Bakhitar Muhammad on Thursday said the bureau is committed to ensuring the implementation of tax laws, including the Income Tax General Order.
The initiative aims to promote a culture of tax compliance and ensure the implementation of tax laws. "The blocking of mobile SIMs of non-filers has accelerated," said the spokesperson. "We are committed to promoting tax culture and ensuring the implementation of tax laws."
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The SIMs have been blocked under the Income Tax General Order, while more will face similar action today as part of the ongoing campaign.
The FBR has shared a list of 506,671 non-filers with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and private telecom companies. These non-filers' mobile SIMs will be blocked in small groups or batches to manage the process effectively.
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The bureau has said that it is committed to promoting tax culture, adding that the implementation of tax laws will be ensured.
The Income Tax General Order 2024 has empowered the FBR to take this measure. The move is aimed at encouraging tax compliance and widening the tax net. The bureau has warned that those who fail to file their tax returns will face not only SIM blocking but also other consequences, including fines and penalties.
