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The government will start mobile handset registration in February to fight crimes involving counterfeit phones. The new system will link handset IMEI numbers with biometric SIM registration, improving digital identity verification and aiding law enforcement.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned mobile users against using tampered or cloned devices, emphasizing that IMEI tampering is a criminal offense. Violators could face hefty fines or imprisonment. PTA urges users to verify device status via DIRBS or PTA’s official app to avoid legal consequences.