February 14, 2024

PTA Escalates Efforts to Combat Illegal SIM Activation

Islamabad (14 February 2024) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Sukhar, in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, conducted a successful raid against a franchise involved in the illicit activation of SIMs at Ratodero, district Larkana.

During the raid, 25 Active SIMs were discovered. Furthermore, Franchise owner and one other Kiosk person was also taken in custody by FIA team.

The recent raid is part of PTA's ongoing efforts to prevent the circumvention of the Multi-Finger Biometric Verification System (MBVS). This steadfast dedication underscores the Authority's resolve to combat the illicit issuance of SIM cards.

 

Malahat Obaid
Director (PR)