The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Lahore, in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Corporate Crime Circle (CCC) Lahore crackdown against illegal internet service providers in Lahore.
PTA intensifies crackdown on illegal provisioning of internet services
ISLAMABAD, Aug 06 (APP): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Lahore, in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Corporate Crime Circle (CCC) Lahore crackdown against illegal internet service providers in Lahore.
Two successful raids were carried out at M/s Chabariya Internet Service (Internet Cable and Wireless Service Provider) and M/s Brother Cable Net, both located at Javed Colony, Ghazi Road, Lahore, said a news release.
During the raids, both premises were found to be operating unauthorised internet service distribution setups without a valid license and 02 individuals were arrested, including the owner of the setup. In addition, the telecom equipment was also recovered from the locations.
The successful efforts against illegal internet service providers can be attributed to PTA’s unwavering commitment, continuous monitoring, and persistent efforts to curb illegal internet services. These actions are crucial in preventing tax evasion and revenue misreporting, thus curtailing loss to the national exchequer.
PTA urges the public to only avail telecom services from PTA-licensed operators to avoid sudden discontinuation of service. The list of licensed operators is available on the PTA website: www.pta.gov.pk.
