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PTA Begins Crackdown: Unregistered Phones Face Immediate Ban
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a strong nationwide warning on November 19, 2025. The regulator has cautioned millions of users that unregistered or non-compliant mobile phones may face an immediate ban from all local networks. The move comes as…
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