Summary ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has rolled out a new PTA SIM policy that forces all three mobile operators to follow one standard rule on balance expiry. The directive comes after regulators found two telcos ignoring the terms consumers were promised. Under the new rule, every prepaid recharge must stay usable for at least 180 days, and the change takes effect from October 1, 2026. Background For years, prepaid users in Pakistan have complained about losing money sitting in their mobile accounts. Some operators expired balances quickly, while others quietly…
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