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Beware of the ATM Card Blocking SMS Scam: What You Need to Know

A notorious SMS scam is making rounds once again, targeting unsuspecting individuals by claiming that their ATM card has been blocked by the State Bank due to non-verification. The scam message instructs recipients to contact a certain phone number to prevent the card from being blocked permanently. This scam is designed to trick users into […]

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PTA Warns of Potential ATM and Service Disruptions Amid Telecom Licensing Issues in 2024

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a grave warning that the ongoing dispute over the renewal of Long-Distance International (LDI) operators’ licenses could lead to widespread disruptions across the country, impacting mobile and internet services as well as ATM operations. According to a recent PTA document, the non-renewal of LDI licenses could severely disrupt […]