The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised citizens to regularly check the number of SIMs registered against their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) through its official platforms.
“Handing over your SIM card to someone else is considered a legal offense, as any SIM registered in your name can potentially be misused for criminal activities,” the PTA said in its message.
Any unauthorized or unknown SIMs should be blocked immediately to prevent misuse.
اپنی سم کسی اور کو دینا قانونی جرم ہے.
آپ کے نام پر رجسٹرڈ سم سے جرم بھی ہو سکتا ہے!
چیک کریں کہ کتنی سمیں آپ کے شناختی کارڈ پر ہیں:
https://t.co/31vvCFGycS
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CNIC نمبر ایس ایم ایس کریں: 668 پر
نامعلوم سم کو فوراً بلاک کروائیں۔
نئی سم صرف اصلی فرنچائز یا کسٹمر سروس سینٹر… pic.twitter.com/9RVKjrZlXr— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) August 16, 2025
The authority further emphasized that new SIMs must only be obtained through authorized franchises or customer service centers to ensure authenticity and security.
Citizens seeking further information have been urged to contact PTA through its official website or toll-free helpline.
