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.