The decision to extend the deadline to block such mobile phones was not extended as the notification was not issued by the government.
Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 16th January, 2018) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started blocking the unused, stolen or smuggled mobile phones and internet devices.
As the deadline of January 15 has been reached to pay tax and register imported mobile phones, the devices are being blocked.
The decision to extend the deadline to block such mobile phones was not extended as the notification was not issued by the government.
The unused, stolen or smuggled mobile phones and internet devices were blocked after the deadline of January 15 to register mobile phones was not extended.
An automatic blocking system has been placed on the devices due to which the stolen or mobile phone having double IMEI numbers cannot be used.
The unregistered and smuggled mobile phones are being blocked against the decision of the Senate standing committee.
The PTA had launched a Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) to curb illegal imports. The system has been made operational in December, 2018.
Any mobile device reflecting non-compliant status after October 20, 2018 were to be blocked as per PTA/DIRBS regulations.
The system is aimed to facilitate legitimate device importers and mobile device users, and improve overall security situation.
