Telecom

Telecom companies may face hefty fines for failing to block SIMs of non-filers

ISLAMABAD, June 30: The government has decided to impose substantial fines on telecom companies that fail to block SIMs of non-filers, as proposed in the Finance Bill for the next financial year. Under the new amendments, a penalty of Rs 10 crore will be levied for the first default, with

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Telecom companies agree to block mobile SIMs of over 56,000 non-filers in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 07: The Telecom Companies in Pakistan have reached on an agreement to block the mobile SIM cards of more than 56,000 individuals who have failed to file their tax returns. This decision came after a meeting between the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Malik