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PTA Rejects Rumors of Phone Tax Installments on DIRBS
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has dismissed rumors circulating on social media about the possibility of paying mobile device taxes in installments. The authority clarified that it did not issue such a directive and urged the public to verify information through official channels. The PTA's role pertains solely to registration and compliance management of mobile devices, with tax collection falling under the Federal Board of Revenue.
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Published 2 Jul 2026, 23:55 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- PTA denies rumors of installment payments for mobile device taxes.
- Authority emphasizes its role does not include tax collection.
- PTA attached recent advisory regarding DIRBS maintenance.
- Public urged to avoid sharing unverified information.
- Fake notification causing confusion among mobile users.
Interesting facts
- The PTA has a limited role focused on device registration and compliance management.
- Rumors of tax installment payments emerged from a misleading notification on social media.
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