FOR the first time in Pakistan`s history an imposed tax has been reversed entirely.
During the past decade, the amount charged as taxes by cellular companies has increased manifold. From Rs25 as sales tax charge, withholding tax and numerous service charges, the cost of utilising cell phone services has become f ar more expensive than the once commonly used PTCL landline service. Owing to the convenience that is mobile phone service, charges for the service are a complete rip-off for consumers.
The decision suspending the imposition of taxes by the Supreme Court is yet to be reviewed in the light of the Federal Board of Revenue`s report on money received in taxes.
However it would be f air that if not entirely, then the tax is reduced by half.
Consumers should not be charged unf airly for the service.
