PTA proposes KYC checks, 90-day cap on foreign roaming SIMs
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed mandatory identity verification for foreign SIMs and travel eSIMs operating on Pakistani mobile networks, alongside a 90-day threshold for international roaming, in a move aimed at curbing financial fraud, cybercrime and security risks. Official document’s revealed that the draft International Roaming (Inbound) Regulations,…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed mandatory identity verification checks for foreign SIM and eSIM users on Pakistani mobile networks, along with a 90-day limit on international roaming connections. This move aims to prevent financial fraud, cybercrime, and security risks. The draft International Roaming (Inbound) Regulations, 2026 outlines that connections used for 90 days or more within 180 days would be considered permanent roaming, potentially leading to suspension or blocking if operators cannot prove temporary use.
Currently, inbound international roaming connections can operate without local Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, raising concerns about untraceable SIMs and eSIMs used for fraudulent activities. The regulations seek to strengthen security, enhance consumer protection, and align Pakistan's telecommunications framework with international standards.
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