SIMs on expired identity cards likely to be blocked: PTA
- Advises mobile users to renew their CNICs
The PTA has launched a public awareness campaign urging mobile users to update SIM registration details linked to invalid or expired identity cards to avoid service suspension.
- PTA's campaign on mobile SIM registration.
- Suspension of SIMs linked to invalid or expired ID cards.
- Steps for users to update identity documents with mobile companies.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a public awareness campaign regarding mobile SIMs registered on invalid, cancelled or expired identity cards and directed users to update their documents in a timely manner.
According to the PTA, mobile numbers that are linked to inactive, cancelled or expired computerised national identity cards of the National Database and Registration Authority could be suspended or blocked under regulatory rules.
The authority has advised mobile users to renew their national identity cards before their expiry date so that there was no disruption in mobile service.
The PTA has also clarified that after renewing the identity card, users should immediately update their information in the records of relevant mobile company so that registration details were correct.
According to the agency, only those SIMs would remain active that were registered on valid and verifiable identity documents, while users who do not renew on time may face suspension of mobile service.