If you are using mobile phone in Pakistan that was import from overseas, it is important to register that device with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to avoid service disruptions. Unregistered and Non-PTA devices gets blocked, making them unusable on local Pakistani networks.
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Step to Register Any Mobile with PTA (Iphone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Xaoimi and More)
1. Check Device PTA Registration Status with IMEI Number
Before registering device with PTA, verify if device is already registered or not. To check, follow these steps:
- Dial *#06# on phone to retrieve the IMEI number.
- Send IMEI via SMS to 8484.
- Get message with IMEI details and whether device is PTA Approved, Non PTA, or blocked.
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2. Register via PTA DIRBS Portal
If device is Non PTA Approved, follow these steps:
- Visit PTA Device Registration System
- Sign up using email and create an account
- Log in and select “Individual COC” for Certificate of Compliance
- Enter device details, including IMEI, brand, and model
- Generate a Payment Slip ID (PSID) and pay the required tax via online banking, ATM, or bank branch
- After payment, PTA approves the device and sends a confirmation SMS or email to the registered number or email address.
Note: Newly PTA approved devices take up to 24 hours to become fully functional. Wait at least 24 hours before calling PTA Helpline.
3. Register Phone with PTA via Call (USSD Code)
PTA also register Non-PTA devices using mobile phone:
- Dial *8484#
- Choose language you want to continue (1 for English, 2 for Urdu)
- Press 1 to register new device
- Follow on screen prompts to successfully register device
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Temporary PTA Registration for Overseas Visitors (Free Service)
PTA allows overseas Pakistani or a foreign national visiting Pakistan to temporarily register device for 120 days:
- Visit PTA Device Registration System
- Create account and log in
- Select “Temporary Registration for Overseas Pakistanis/Foreign Nationals”
- Enter passport number, arrival date, and intended departure date
- Submit form and receive a confirmation of temporary registration
Note: This temporary registration is free of cost, and there is no limit on how many times a visitor can use this service. Each time a person arrives in Pakistan, they can register their device temporarily.
Is It Safe to Use a CPID or Patched Phone in Pakistan?
It is not safe to use CPID or patch phone anymore. PTA has intensified crackdown on CPID and patched phones. These devices, which have altered IMEI numbers to bypass official PTA registration, are now subject to legal action.
Users and sellers of such phones are at risk fines, arrests, and device confiscation. We strongly advise to anyone using CPID or Patch phones to avoid using such devices and opt for officially PTA approved phones to ensure complete compliance with Pakistani Laws.
Quick FAQs
Non PTA devices gets block by PTA, preventing devices from connecting to networks.
You can register 5 devices under one CNIC or passport.
After payment, device start working within next 24 hours.
Yes, they can register multiple devices using their passport. However, only SIMs registered under their own CNIC will work in those devices.
Rooted phones have many issues, including compatibility issues with important bank apps and security application. Rooting a phone is not illegal but it also null warrenty claims and and increases the risk of security breaches.
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