The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has deactivated 5,294 phones engaged in fraudulent and unlawful operations.
4,507 IMEI numbers linked to illegal use have been blocked by the administration.
PTA receives directions from the Ministry of Interior, Directorate General ISI, and Signals Directorate GHQ to block SIMs involved in illicit activity.
PTA has initiated a phased strategy to reduce illegal usage of SIM cards, targeting canceled ID cards, expired IDs, and registrations in the names of deceased individuals.