PTA Collects Rs. 83 Billion From Mobile Phone Registration in 6 Years

PTA collects Rs. 83 billion from mobile phone registration in 6 years

Islamabad – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collected Rs. 83 billion in taxes from mobile phone device registration over the past six years while a total of 100 million mobile devices were blocked in one year, according to official data. During the 2024–25 fiscal year, the PTA blocked approximately 72 million mobile devices including 868,000 lost or stolen mobile phones and 27 million devices with duplicate or cloned IMEI numb…

PTA collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over six years

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collected 8.3 billion rupees in taxes from mobile device registration over the past six years. During this period, a total of 100 million mobile devices were blocked in one year alone. During the fiscal year 2023-2024, PTA blocked approximately 72 million 20 lakh mobile devices, including 8.68 lakh lost or stolen phones and 27 million duplicate or cloned IMEI devices. According to da…

PTA warns against illegal social media content and reminds users of SIM registration rules

Photo: PTA Logo On December 31, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a warning to social media users against sharing illegal and unlawful content online, while also reminding telecom consumers that all SIM cards must be registered in the user’s own name. In a message released by a spokesperson for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, users were urged to exercise caution and responsibility when using digital platforms. The autho…

PTA Blocks Nearly 100 Million Mobile Devices in FY2024–25, Strengthens Local Manufacturing Push

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocked nearly 100 million mobile devices during the financial year 2024–25 as part of its ongoing efforts to curb illegal, counterfeit, and non-compliant handsets, according to official documents reviewed by this publication. The data shows that 868,000 mobile phones reported as lost or stolen were blocked during the period, while a signif…