ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has taken a suo motu notice of unreasonable deduction of money by the cellular companies on calling cards.
Chief justice also a issued notice to the Attorney General for Pakistan to explain as to how much and what amount is being deducted or taxed on a calling card/easy load of Rs100.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is also issued notice on the matter. The Chief justice has also issued notices to all the cellular companies including Mobilink, Ufone, Zong, Telenor. While taking notice, Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar observed that Rs60 credited on a card of Rs100, adding it is the matter of public importance.
He also observed that many complaints from the general public regarding deductions of a huge amount in the name of multiple taxes are being circulated.
The matter has been fixed for hearing May 8.
