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PTA blocks 174 CNICs, issues 23,633 warnings over fraudulent activities
November 10, 2026
By Abdul Ghani
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 174 Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) and issued 23,633 warnings against numbers allegedly involved in fraudulent activities during the September 2023-2026 period.
According to the official data available with Wealth Pakistan, the Authority referred 6,818 cases of suspected telecom fraud and other unlawful activities to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
During the period under review, the Authority blocked 6,818 mobile numbers and 5,925 International Mobile Equipment Identities (IMEIs) and issued 23,633 warnings. Referring these cases highlights coordination between the telecom regulator and law enforcement agencies. This joint effort aims to combat cybercrime, resolve fraud-related matters, and protect telecom users from fraudulent practices.
Credit: INP-WealthPk
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