Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is working to ensure uninterrupted mobile phone services across the country.
The PTA has advised the users to keep their National Identity Cards updated for uninterrupted mobile services.
It warned that expired national identity cards or SIMs registered under someone else’s name can be blocked at any time.
The PTA said that the people should promptly renew their expired identity cards to avoid any inconvenience.
The advisory came after the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) had cautioned that millions of identity cards and other official documents had expired, urging citizens to ensure timely renewal to avoid disruptions in essential services.
In a statement, Nadra advised citizens to renew their CNICs before expiry, warning that failure to do so could affect access to banking services, mobile SIM connectivity, and other facilities.
The authority said individuals with expired CNICs may also face difficulties in accessing government and welfare programmes.
