In a major enforcement action targeting the illegal tampering of mobile phone IMEIs and the sale of cloned/patched devices, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Abbottabad, in close collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Abbottabad, successfully executed raids at key locations involved in illicit activities.
The operations were conducted at a mobile phone repair shops near Fowara Masjid Mochi Bazaar, Haripur, and Main GT Road, Haripur. These coordinated efforts led to the confiscation of Mobiles phones, desktop PCs, Laptops, USB Devices and DVRs. Three individuals were arrested on-site and taken into custody by the NCCIA Abbottabad for further legal proceedings.
PTA continues to pursue a zero-tolerance policy against the illegal trade and modification of mobile device identifiers. IMEI tampering and the circulation of cloned phones present significant risks to national security and public safety, facilitating criminal anonymity and enabling serious offenses such as cybercrimes, financial fraud, abductions and other unlawful activities.
The PTA remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of mobile communication systems in Pakistan. Such illicit activities not only undermine user trust but also threaten the broader digital ecosystem.
PTA urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to mobile phone cloning or tampering. Regulatory measures are being reinforced and those found guilty of such offenses will face stringent legal consequences.
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PTA is charging tax on mobile like we are earning billion per month…in Ka dimagh khrab hay shayed ..Pori Duniya main mobile pe tax nahee ..aur yahan itna ziada tax ke itne main 2 new mobile AA jayen…iPhone pe 2 lakh see ziada Ka tax kon de.?? Govt should think and think twice. Ye Kia drama Kar rahen hein awam ke sath…kon itna tax Dee Sakta hay?? Kia govt waloun main khud Tax dia hoga iPhone Ka ??
Right about it man. I have 2 phones that I bought in U.S. and have used them for 3-4 years now. I recently moved back to Pakistan and guess what, I can’t use my phones anymore without paying outrageous taxes on them. The price of the phones are lower than the tax they want to charge on them.
دیا ہوگا لیکن قومی خزانے سے یعنی عوام کی جیب سے اس ملک میں اور کچھ نہیں ہو رہا بس عوام کو مزید ذلیل کیا جا رہا ہے
یاد رہے یہ موبائل فون پر ٹیکس دور نیازی کا تحفہ ہے جس پر نئی حکومت بھی من و عن عمل پیرا ہے
Bhai andheer nagri chopat raj chal rha ha.. Yh tax Imran khan ki govt ne lagwaya tha.. Ek traf oversees pakistanis se support or fund manga or dusri traf un hi ki bja di.. Or baki moujooda govt.. Is ka bharpura faida utha rahi ha.. Is tax ko sab mil kar khatay ha.. Army, Federal etc sab ka hissa fix hai isme.. Uganda jaise mulk o me bhi yh harami pan nahi.. Yh banana republic ha
ائی فون پر ٹیکس اس سے بھی زیادہ ہونا چاہیے جو دو تین لاکھ کا موبائل خرید سکتا ہے تو دو تین لاکھ ٹیکس بھی دے سکتا ہے۔
why?
q day tax?
q k us ny apni pasand ki cheez khreedi hai?
ya k ao nai khreed sakty so jonkhreed sakta hai us ko saza milay?
there is no such tax in whole world..just this pta bs