#PTA PAKISTAN TELECOMMUNICATION AUTHORITY

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...

In response to recent heavy rains in Gwadar, mobile operators quickly mobilized to support subscribers while maintaining their networks. Jazz extends support by offering 50 free minutes (Jazz & PTCL) to subscribers in affected areas for a period of 3 days. In addition, Zong also offers free services to subscribers in affected areas. Subscribers are entitled to 20 minutes of on-network time per day by dialing *9090# for free. 9,87, Ufone users in the affected areas will get 70 free Ufone minutes to Ufone and PTCL with a validity of 7 days without call setup charges being deducted from these free minutes.Telenor users can dial *345*29# to get 10 free Telenor minutes for the next 4 days. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) stands in solidarity with those affected and ...

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PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Issuance of SIMs

Mobile Operators Provide Relief in the Aftermath of Heavy Rains in Gwadar