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PTA Orders 180-Day Prepaid Balance | Pakistan News
Pakistan’s telecom watchdog, the PTA, is cracking down on prepaid phone companies to protect consumers’ money — requiring Zong, Telenor (now PTCL), and others to let unused recharge balances stay active for at least 180 days, preventing sudden disappearances when you top up again. This follows widespread complaints from budget-conscious users across Pakistan, AJK, and GB, who felt cheated by companies siphoning leftover funds. The PTA’s new rule, effective October 1, mandates that any unused balance must roll over automatically if the SIM remains active — a move aimed at ending unfair…
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