(Web Desk) - The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rejected claims that subscriber information was leaked from telecom operators, clarifying that it neither holds nor manages subscriber data, which is the responsibility of licensed companies.
In response to media reports of alleged personal data availability online, the PTA said its initial review indicated that the datasets—containing family details, travel records, vehicle registrations, and CNIC copies—appear to be aggregated from multiple external sources, not from telecom operators.
The authority further stated that its audits have found no breaches within the licensed telecom sector.
Meanwhile, as part of an ongoing crackdown on unlawful content, the PTA confirmed it has blocked 1,372 websites, apps, and social media pages involved in selling or sharing personal data.
The statement added that the Ministry of Interior has constituted an inquiry committee, which is currently probing the matter to identify the sources of the leak and recommend further action.