The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday addressed recent rumors and news reports concerning the reverification of SIM cards in Pakistan.
Taking to X, the authority asserted that at this point in time, no official decision has been made by the government regarding the reverification of SIM cards in Pakistan.
In response to the news circulating in various media outlets, it is stated that no such decision by the government has been taken as of yet on matters related to the re-verification of #SIMs in #Pakistan especially in KPK & the issuance of one SIM on a passport.
— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) October 2, 2023
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Contrary to recent media speculation, there is no concrete plan in place to initiate a SIM card re-verification process, the statement said.
Furthermore, the PTA clarified that there is no immediate intention to issue only one SIM card per passport.
The PTA urged the media and the public to rely on official announcements and notifications from the relevant authorities to stay informed about any potential changes or decisions related to SIM card re-verification.
The rumors circulating in various media outlets have caused confusion and concern among the general public, particularly in KPK.
