Can't do that: Pak telcos on blocking SIMs of 5 lakh tax defaulters

Telecom companies operating in Pakistan have told the government that the decision taken by Federal Board of Revenue to block SIM cards of over 5 lakh tax defaulters can't be implemented. "[The move] will...impact the customers' ability to get essential services," companies said. Tax defaulters should be penalised directly without impacting the nation's telecom sector, companies added.