ISLAMABAD, November 9, 2026: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 174 Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) and thousands of mobile numbers as part of its efforts to curb suspected telecom fraud and other unlawful activities across Pakistan.
According to official data obtained by INP-Wealth Pakistan, the telecom regulator also issued 23,633 warnings against mobile numbers allegedly linked to fraudulent activities between September 2023 and 2026.
During the period under review, the PTA blocked 6,818 mobile numbers and 5,925 International Mobile Equipment Identities (IMEIs), which are unique identification numbers assigned to mobile devices.
The authority also referred 6,818 cases involving suspected telecom fraud and other illegal activities to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further action.
The figures highlight the scale of regulatory measures taken against suspected misuse of mobile connections and telecommunications services.
Blocking mobile numbers and device identifiers forms part of the PTA’s efforts to restrict the use of telecom networks for suspected fraudulent activities.
The referral of cases to the NCCIA and FIA also reflects coordination between the telecommunications regulator and law enforcement agencies responsible for investigating cybercrime and related offences.
According to the available data, these measures are intended to strengthen consumer protection, address fraud-related complaints and prevent the misuse of telecommunications services.
The PTA’s enforcement actions underscore the importance of cooperation between regulatory and investigative authorities in tackling suspected telecom fraud.
The report did not provide a breakdown of the types of fraudulent activities involved or specify how many referred cases resulted in prosecution or conviction.