Karachi, May 7, 2024 – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has unveiled a comprehensive report on its tax contingencies for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
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CMOs Push Back Against SIM Block Directive for Tax Non-Filers
In a recent turn of events that has the telecom industry at odds with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) in Pakistan have voiced significant apprehensions regarding the FBR’s directive to block SIM cards of tax non-filers.
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Realme Note 50 Breaks Sales Records for April 2024
Karachi, May 7, 2024 – The latest smartphone from Realme, the Note 50 variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, has set a new record in the industry with its unprecedented sales volumes throughout April 2024.
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FBR to Enforce SIM Blocking of Non-Filers Despite PTA Refusal
In a recent move aimed at increasing tax compliance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has affirmed its intention to block the mobile phone SIMs of non-filers of income tax returns for the tax year 2023.
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Controversy Brews Over FBR Plan to Block SIMs of Non-Filers
A contentious proposal by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to block the mobile phone SIMs of tax non-filers has ignited controversy and raised legal challenges after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) rejected the initiative, media reported on Saturday.
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Zong 4G and D3 Communications Boost Internet in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 3, 2024 –Zong 4G, Pakistan leading telecom operator, has announced a new partnership with D3 Communications, a premier provider of IT infrastructure and network deployment services.
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China Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Online External Links
In a major push to fortify internet regulation, China has initiated a two-month nationwide campaign to eradicate illegal external links across social networks and various online platforms.
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Experts Predict 6G Commercial Availability by 2030
By 2030, sixth-generation wireless technology, commonly referred to as 6G, is expected to be commercially available in regions with the necessary infrastructure, including China, according to experts.
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Pakistan Imports Mobile Phones Worth $1.30 Billion in 9 Months
In a significant uptick, Pakistan has imported mobile phones worth $1.30 billion during the first nine months (July – March) of the fiscal year 2023-24, marking a 181 percent increase from the same period last year. This surge compares to a modest $462 million in mobile phone imports during the corresponding months of the previous fiscal year, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Updated Price of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra from April 20, 2024
Explore the updated pricing of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Pakistan as of April 20, 2024, following its debut on January 18, 2024.
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