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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in collaboration with the NCCIA Lahore, carried out successful raids against Jazz Franchisees involved in the illegal issuance of SIMs through biometric verification scanners. These raids were conducted in Shahkot (District Nankana Sahib), Haveli Lakha (District Okara), and Yazman (District Bahawalpur).
During the raids, the joint PTA–NCCIA team seized a substantial quantity of suspicious SIMs and equipment used for unlawful activations. All seized items were taken into custody by NCCIA as evidence. One franchise CSR was arrested during the Shahkot and Haveli Lakha raid, while three individuals, including the franchise owner and manager/supervisor, were apprehended in Yazman.
FIRs have been registered, and NCCIA has initiated further investigation. These actions followed formal complaints lodged by the PTA regarding illegal SIM activations through the sales channel.
These enforcement measures underscore PTA’s firm commitment to preventing the circumvention of the Multi-Finger Biometric Verification System (MBVS) and eliminating the illegal issuance of SIMs nationwide. PTA urges the public to remain vigilant and report any unauthorized SIM issuance through its complaint mechanisms: Online Complaint Portal or Toll-Free Helpline 0800-55055.
