The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 1.838 million illegal SIMs during the first seven months of 2026 as part of a nationwide crackdown against unauthorized mobile connections and misuse of telecom services.
The campaign is being carried out in coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to prevent telecom-related fraud, strengthen SIM registration controls, and address security concerns.
According to PTA officials, 691,102 illegal SIMs were blocked between January and July 2026 under ongoing enforcement measures. Authorities also disconnected 903,230 SIMs registered against the CNICs of deceased individuals after repeated warnings regarding their misuse.
In addition, the authority blocked 244,357 SIMs linked to cancelled or expired CNICs, preventing the use of invalid identity documents for obtaining mobile connections.
PTA and NCCIA are also conducting joint operations against the illegal sale and distribution of foreign SIM cards. During 25 raids in Islamabad and other locations, authorities recovered 8,051 foreign SIM cards and arrested 37 suspects allegedly involved in unauthorized SIM trading.
PTA said the crackdown will continue nationwide, with strict legal action planned against individuals and networks involved in the illegal sale, distribution, or misuse of SIM cards.
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