PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Issuance of SIMs

Islamabad (21st October 2024): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Lahore, in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, Lahore conducted a successful raid against Telenor franchisee located at Kot Addu. This franchisee was found to be involved in illegal issuance of SIMs. During the raid, 166 finger prints, one mobile phone and one Laptop were recovered from the franchisee. The FIA team confiscated these devices as evidence. One person was arrested at the spot and FIR has been registered by the agency. FIA is further investigating the case. This action was taken as result of a complaint filed by PTA Zonal Office Lahore with the FIA, concerning the illegal activation of SIMs through the sales channel. The crackdown i...