PM advises PTA to suspend roaming services on Afghan SIMS

Law enforcement agencies had made the request in order to reduce acts of terrorism.


Web Desk June 21, 2014
Advice was given to the PTA after request from law enforcement agencies in order to reduce acts of terrorism. PHOTO: FILE

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday advised the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to suspend roaming services currently extended to Afghan Subscriber Information Modules (SIMs), Express News reported.

The advice was given to the PTA following a request from law enforcement agencies in order to reduce acts of terrorism.

Afghan SIMs with roaming facility in Pakistan – particularly in the tribal areas – pose a serious threat to security not only to the public, but also their representatives.

These SIMs are being used in terror-related incidents, extortion and other crimes, according to reports.

COMMENTS (3)

Hopeful again | 10 years ago | Reply

I just read about Afghan refugees being harrassed by police in Karachi - this MUST not happen. All who respect pakistani laws should be treated with respect, kindness, and dignity.

We have to have a program for their dignified return.

Hopeful again | 10 years ago | Reply

Long over due.

Now that Afghan Govt is willing to give $3000 each to "Pakistani" refugees, can we please send the 3m Afghans back like Iran has done?

Can we also cancel all the Pakistani passports they obtained illegally from corrupt Pakistani officials?

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