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PTA starts checking unauthorised sale of SIMs

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started checking the unauthorised sale of new SIMs from August 1, across the country to ensure that new mobile connections are issued after proper documentation.

Various teams of PTA Zonal offices at Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar and Multan would carry out surprise checks and inspections in their respective areas.

PTA would start sealing those franchises, which were not complying with PTA instructions on issuance of new cellphone SIMs and concerned company will be asked to cancel its franchise. After these inspections, companies will also be asked to take remedial measures and ensure the implementation of PTA directives in this regard.

PTA has directed the mobile companies to get their data streamlined at their end by August 31, 2007. Companies will provide complete data of their subscribers’ base to NADRA for verification purposes. PTA has also launched a campaign in newspapers to aware mobile phone franchises on this issue. Similarly, mobile companies are running ads in the press wherein they have advised their users to get their connections transferred in their names if they have not done so yet. Companies are also sending SMS to their subscribers in this regard. staff report

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