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Pakistan’s telecom regulator PTA has imposed heavy fines on major operators Zong and Telenor, penalizing them a combined Rs. 11.6 Crore for v!olations related to SIM registration rules. The action followed complaints about unauthorized SIMs issued against citizens’ CNICs without consent. Investigations revealed lapses in biometric verification systems, weak monitoring of franchise outlets, and suspicious SIM activation patterns. Raids in Lahore and other areas led to the seizure of devices and SIM stock. While both companies claimed compliance and blamed isolated incidents or misuse by employees, PTA held operators responsible and ordered str!ct penalties with further reviews underway. Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and is based on publicly available reports. The image is AI generated and is just for reference. #PTA #PakistanNews #Zong #Telenor #SIMRegistration #Telecom #BreakingNews