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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought details of block SIM cards from telecom companies.

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.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought details of block 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.

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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 Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and telecom companies to ensure compliance of Income Tax General Order No. 1. Implementation of Income Tax General Order No.1.