Latest SIM & CNIC Updates — News, Rules & Security Alerts

Dated. Sourced. Updated as the rules change.

Every SIM and CNIC rule change in Pakistan, logged as it lands — and every entry tied to a PTA notice, a court order or a named outlet. Start with the latest report below, or keep the dated changelog on our PTA SIM news page open in the next tab.

July 13, 2026

3.2 Million Deceased-CNIC SIMs Blocked: The Numbers, Untangled

PTA’s enforcement year (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025) blocked 3.2 million+ SIMs on deceased CNICs and 891,000 dormant lines — figures back in the news on 12 July 2026. How they differ from NADRA’s 4.9M flagged list and the 8.1M expired-CNIC advisory, and what to check on your own record.

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July 13, 2026

NCCIA’s Enforcement Week: Data Sellers Held, 329 SIMs Seized, a WhatsApp Racket Busted

News Report · Verified Sources Three NCCIA actions landed in one week, and every one began with a PTA complaint. Three...

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