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Deadline for blocking mobile phones extended

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Thursday agreed to extend its deadline for blocking unregistered mobile phones by two months after the Senate Standing Committee on information technology expressed reservations over the plan.

The committee, during a meeting today, asked PTA Chairman Mohammad Naveed and Director Talib Dogar — who had appeared before the members — if they had the forensic data of stolen mobile phones. PTA chairman told members that stolen mobile devices could be traced through the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. He assured the committee that PTA will only shut down non-compliant devices.

The committee responded that there were multiple devices that were registered on the same IMEI number and blocking all of them would affect many people. The PTA officials argued that unregistered mobile phones, including the ones with duplicate IMEIs, create problems for security agencies as it becomes harder for them to trace stolen devices.

They further said that initiating DIRBS will also increase import revenue till $200 billion.

The standing committee, however, expressed its reservations and pointed out that there was a lack of awareness among people that was creating panic. The members said that an awareness campaign should be held to educate the public about the move.

15 thoughts on “Deadline for blocking mobile phones extended”

  1. I have registered 3 mobile and payment made online from my mobile account and all mobiles have been approved by PTA and now the same are being used by me.

  2. I have sended Application to pta before 2 days with Pictures .. its Verified but not Approved why..I do what for approved ..

  3. sir actually i am in Pakistan and i want to register my mobile online but the problem is my mobile is in pakistan.

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    sir actually i am in dubai and i want to register my mobile online but the problem is my mobile is in pakistan.

  5. what meating Overseas pakistani send mony in pakistan thay also paid tex. pleas do that overseas pakistan if thay came pakistan thay used their personal mobil in pakistan with local sim mus regester with free .

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