It is quite annoying to lose or have your phone stolen, especially in larger cities like Karachi and Lahore. Because it’s practically impossible to locate your phone, most individuals opt to remotely disable it to prevent important data from falling into the wrong hands. We present you with a simple way to block stolen or lost phones in Pakistan.
Fortunately, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has established an online complaint page for reporting and deactivating lost/stolen phones. The new Lost & Stolen Device System (LSDS) makes it simple to file an online complaint with all essential details, allowing you to report the situation as soon as possible.
Simple way to block stolen or lost phones in Pakistan:
Simply click on this link to access PTA’s online complaint system to report a stolen or missing phone. Personal information such as your name, address, email, CNIC, and so on will be requested on a complaint form. You will also be asked to provide details about your lost equipment as well as the grounds for blocking.
You will be granted a complaint reference number after successfully registering a complaint, and your phone will be disabled within 24 hours of verification.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is the telecommunication regulator of Pakistan, responsible for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of telecommunication systems and the provision of telecommunication services in Pakistan.
Headquartered in Islamabad, PTA also has regional offices located in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Muzaffarabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, and Gilgit.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Ordinance 1994, established the primary regulatory framework for the telecommunication industry including the establishment of an authority.
Thereafter, Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act no XVII was promulgated in 1996 that aimed to reorganize the telecom sector of Pakistan.
Under Telecom Reorganization Act 1996, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was established in 1996 to regulate the establishment, operation, and maintenance of telecommunication systems and the provision of telecom services.
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