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PTA Mandates SIMs Be Registered to Actual Users

The regulator is urging users to verify records as part of a crackdown on illegal mobile connections tied to fraud.

Overview

  • The registered subscriber will be held responsible for all calls, messages and data activity conducted on the number.
  • Using a SIM issued in another person’s name is a rules violation that can prompt regulatory action.
  • PTA warns that penalties may include fines, suspension or disconnection, with legal proceedings possible for violations.
  • Consumers are advised to confirm and correct SIM registration through mobile operators’ outlets or online portals.
  • Pakistan has issued about 196 million SIMs, and current rules cap personal use at five voice and three data SIMs per CNIC to limit misuse.