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Pakistan's tax authorities (FBR) are going hard after non-filers who evade paying taxes, especially those who have taxable income but have not submitted their tax returns.
Thousands of non-filers who have not filed taxes have received notices from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and as part of strict measures, the government will stop allowing these people to use their SIM cards and mobile phones on January 15.
The FBR is actively addressing the issue of noncompliance with tax regulations. Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) plans to issue orders on January 15th, which will block the SIM cards and Mobile phones of non-filers who have not paid their taxes. As a result, federal law enforcement agencies will likely take severe action against these individuals.
The authorities are also looking into ways to disconnect gas and electricity connections for individuals who are non filers, However, as of the current year (2024), the Revenue Department is facing a challenge due to a lack of data regarding the electricity connections of individuals who have not submitted their taxes. Blocking SIM cards and Mobile phones is a key step in ensuring accountability and encouraging people to pay their taxes. The larger measures, which might include gas and electricity disconnection, underline the government's commitment to tackling tax cheating and establishing a culture of financial responsibility.