The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday took action against a significant number of unregistered mobile phones, blocking them from being used by consumers.
In a statement, the PTA instructed all consumers to immediately register their mobile phones by paying the necessary taxes. "Consumers must ensure that all required taxes are paid during the mobile phone purchase," the PTA stated, emphasising the importance of compliance.
The PTA also issued a directive regarding the mobile device purchase process, urging users to verify that all applicable taxes have been paid when acquiring a new phone. "Consumers must ensure that the mobile phone is registered through the DIRBS system," the PTA added, highlighting the registration requirement.
The authority warned that within 60 days of using an unregistered device, all applicable taxes and duties must be paid. "Consumers must pay all required taxes only through authorised banking channels," PTA instructed, urging the public to be cautious of individuals claiming to assist with tax payments.
The PTA clarified that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sets the taxes on mobile phones, with the PTA’s role limited to the registration process.
