Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned users that WhatsApp accounts linked to inactive, blocked, or unregistered SIM cards could soon become inaccessible. Citizens have been advised to verify that their mobile numbers are active and registered under their own names.
PTA said users who fail to update their SIM information may face unexpected logouts and could lose access to chats, contacts, and personal data. The authority also stressed the importance of biometric verification for secure digital communication services.
People requiring SIM verification or re-verification have been instructed to visit their nearest telecom franchise or customer service center. PTA urged citizens to protect their digital identity and stay updated through official platforms.
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موبائل فون سروسز کی بلاتعطل فراہمی کیلئے شہریوں کو اپنا قومی شناختی کارڈ اپ ڈیٹ رکھنے کی ہدایت
پاکستان ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن اتھارٹی (پی ٹی اے) ملک بھر میں موبائل فون سروسز کی بلا تعطل فراہمی کیلئے کوشاں ہے
پی ٹی اے کے مطابق صارفین اپنی موبائل فون سروسز یقینی بنانے کیلئے اپنا قومی شناختی کارڈ بروقت اپڈیٹ کریں
ایکسپائر شناختی کارڈ اور کسی دوسرے کے نام پر رجسٹرڈ سمیں کسی بھی وقت بلاک کی جا سکتی ہیں
پی ٹی اے نے شہریوں کو ہدایت کی ہے کہ کسی بھی قسم کی پریشانی سے بچنے کیلئے زائد المیعاد قومی شناختی کارڈ کی فوری تجدید کرائیں
یہ اقدام صارفین کے مفادات کے تحفظ اور قابل اعتماد ٹیلی کام سروسز کیلئے پی ٹی اے کے عزم کو ظاہر کرتا ہے
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(Cont’d): Local device manufacturing accelerated, with over 95% of mobile devices, including 68% smartphones, being locally produced. Pakistan achieved improved global cybersecurity standing, with PTA effectively managing cyber threats through nTSOC operations. Consumer protection initiatives resulted in a 13% reduction in complaints.
The report reflects PTA’s continued commitment to 5G readiness, cybersecurity and a future-ready digital economy. The complete report is available on the PTA website.
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reminds telecom consumers that all mobile SIMs must be registered strictly against user’s own name. The use of SIMs registered against another individual’s name is a violation of applicable procedures and the registered user shall remain solely responsible for any use or misuse of SIM. Responsible SIM ownership is essential for safeguarding national security and maintaining the integrity of Pakistan’s telecommunications networks.
To enhance transparency and consumer awareness, PTA encourages users to verify the status of SIMs registered against their CNIC by visiting cnic.sims.pk or by sending their CNIC number (without dashes) via SMS to 668 (charges may apply). Consumers are advised to ensure that only required and actively used SIMs remain against their name.
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in close coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore, conducted a successful raid at a Zong Franchisee in Sheikhupura involved in the illegal issuance of SIMs. The action followed a complaint lodged by a female citizen whose CNIC was repeatedly misused for unauthorized SIM activations.
During the raid, two mobile phones, one laptop, five Biometric Verification System (BVS) devices, and 150 SIMs were seized. Two individuals, including the franchise owner and a Zong employee, were arrested, with an FIR registered and further investigations in progress.
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