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PTA to Block SIMs Registered on Expired CNICs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority warns that mobile SIMs tied to expired, cancelled, or invalid CNICs will be deactivated. Users must update their ID cards with NADRA to avoid service disruption. The move aims to enforce identity verification and curb fraud.

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While this is a routine regulatory update, the impact on millions of users could be significant if NADRA processing delays persist.
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