FBR Collaborates with PTA and Telecom Operators to Enforce Tax Compliance Measures

Islamabad, The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recently conducted several important meetings with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and various telecom operators to ensure the enforcement of Income Tax General Order No. 1, as mandated by Section 114 B of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. These meetings focused on disabling mobile phone SIMs for non-filers for the tax year 2023, as part of a broader initiative to enhance tax compliance and collection in Pakistan.

According to Federal Board of Revenue, the discussions resulted in telecom operators agreeing to manually block SIMs of non-filers in small batches as a temporary measure until their systems can automate the process. The first batch of 5,000 non-filers has already been communicated to telecom operators for immediate action. Additionally, telecom operators have begun sending notifications to affected customers to inform them of impending SIM blockages. This collaborative effort underscores both the commitment of the FBR and telecom operators to uphold tax regulations and the importance of ensuring taxpayer compliance.

FBR has expressed appreciation for the cooperation from all parties involved and anticipates continued collaboration to strengthen tax compliance frameworks in the country.