Crackdown Begins: PTA Targets Illegal Phone Approvals

Crackdown Begins: PTA Targets Illegal Phone Approvals

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning against the use of illegally patched mobile phones, signaling a significant crackdown on unauthorized device registrations. In collaboration with law enforcement agencies, the PTA has identified numerous shops and individuals involved in smuggling and altering smartphones through methods like CPID (Consumer Product Identification) and IMEI patching. These illicit practices…

Pakistan launches crackdown on unregistered mobile phones amid security and fraud concerns - Digital Rights Monitor

Pakistan’s telecom regulator has launched a nationwide crackdown on unregistered mobile phones, warning that their continued use poses a risk to national security, mobile network integrity, and user privacy. In a public notice issued this week, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) urged citizens to avoid purchasing or using mobile devices not registered through its official Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS…