The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has entered the third phase of its ongoing crackdown on the illegal use of mobile phone SIM cards. The latest step involves the permanent blocking of all SIMs registered under the names of deceased individuals.
Deadline for SIM Transfers
According to PTA sources cited by ProPakistani, SIMs registered in the names of deceased persons will be permanently blocked if not transferred by October 15. To avoid deactivation, the PTA is urging the relatives of deceased individuals to transfer ownership of these SIMs before the deadline.
Required Documents for Transfer
To complete the transfer process, family members must provide the following documents:
- A valid death certificate of the deceased
- Proof of relationship with the deceased
- The original SIM card
- Proof of the current SIM’s status
These documents must be presented to the relevant mobile service provider to transfer the SIM ownership to a living individual.
Previous Phases of the Crackdown
This is not the first step in PTA’s campaign against SIM misuse. Earlier phases included the deactivation of SIMs issued on expired ID cards prior to 2017, as well as blocking around 70,000 SIMs registered with canceled or fake ID cards. This effort is part of the PTA’s wider goal to prevent the illegal use of mobile phone services and to ensure that SIM ownership records are accurate and up to date.
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Conclusion
As the PTA continues its crackdown, it has reiterated the importance of complying with the new regulations to avoid SIM deactivation. With the October 15 deadline fast approaching, individuals with SIMs registered in the names of deceased persons are encouraged to act swiftly to avoid permanent closure of these accounts.
FAQs
- What is the deadline to transfer SIMs registered in the names of deceased persons?
The deadline to transfer SIM ownership is October 15. - What documents are needed to transfer ownership of a SIM card?
You need a valid death certificate of the deceased, proof of relationship, the original SIM, and proof of the current SIM’s status. - What happens if the SIM is not transferred by the deadline?
All SIMs registered under the names of deceased individuals will be permanently blocked after the deadline. - Has PTA blocked other types of SIMs?
Yes, PTA has already deactivated SIMs issued on expired ID cards before 2017 and blocked around 70,000 SIMs with fake or canceled ID cards. - Where do I go to transfer the SIM ownership?
You need to visit the relevant mobile service provider with the required documents to transfer ownership.
