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FBR blocks 210,000 SIM cards to encourage tax payment

Pakistan has over 192m cellphone subscribers and four telecommunications service providers

Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:31pm

Pakistan

FBR forms joint working group for blocking non-filer sims

The group includes representatives of PTA and cellular companies

Published 17 May, 2024 08:21pm

Pakistan

Telecom Operators Association denies reports of agreement to block SIMs

Association says another meeting is planned to discuss issue

Updated 09 May, 2024 04:42am

Business & Economy

Telcos and FBR reach consensus on blocking SIMs of non-filers

Telcos request to provide 1.5 weeks to implement the measure

Published 08 May, 2024 09:30am

Business & Economy

SIM block: Check if you are not on FBR’s active taxpayer list?

PTA states blocking these SIMs would not be in line with their system

Published 07 May, 2024 11:04am

Business & Economy

FBR orders PTA, telcos to block over 500,000 mobile SIMs of non-filers

Authority says decision taken after they failed to file taxes

Updated 30 Apr, 2024 10:03pm