The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important alert for citizens, prohibiting the use of foreign SIMs.
According to the details, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued an important and urgent public awareness alert regarding the use of foreign SIMs across the country.
The PTA says that the use of foreign SIMs in Pakistan is illegal and prohibited, and it can cause serious problems for citizens.
In a message issued on social media, the PTA has warned citizens that calls and messages made from such foreign SIMs may result in the insecurity of highly sensitive personal and financial information of users.
The authority has clarified that the use of these SIMs not only increases the risk of data hacking and financial fraud but can also lead to serious legal complications for users.
PTA, under the slogan of “Safe Step in the Digital World”, directed citizens that connections made through foreign SIMs can lead to cybercrime and financial theft, which must be avoided, and the use of prohibited SIMs may result in strict legal action by law enforcement agencies.
The alert said that citizens should completely avoid activating any unverified or foreign network SIM in their phones.
The public has been asked to use only SIMs from approved and verified mobile networks in Pakistan to protect their financial and personal data and avoid any legal capture.
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