PTA launches free online device registration system
Last updated on: 30 January,2019 08:55 pm
The PTA Online Device Registration System is specially launched to facilitate overseas Pakistanis.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with FBR has launched a new web-based user interface application for the regularisation and registration of unregistered mobile phones.
The FBR has issued separate procedures for or the registration of the mobile devices brought in by international travellers, registration of mobile devices by the local applicant, registration of mobile devices imported by individuals through postal service or courier and registration of mobile devices imported illegally through informal channels by local traders.
The PTA Online Device Registration System is specially launched to facilitate overseas Pakistanis.
The PTA provides online application service whereby web-based user interface https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/drs can be accessed by international travelers for hassle-free registration and payment of duty/taxes against mobile devices imported in their baggage.
The system will need the applicant to submit the details of passport number, computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number, International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number etc.
The overseas Pakistanis can register their mobile devices brought-in baggage within 60 days of their arrival in Pakistan. People living in Pakitan can also register their devices through this online portal.