The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a temporary suspension of mobile phone registration due to scheduled maintenance of the Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System (DIRBS).
The system will be unavailable from 7:00 PM on March 7, 2025, until 11:45 PM on March 9, 2025.
Impact on Mobile Registration Services
During this maintenance period, the DIRBS website and its mobile registration services will be inaccessible. Users who need to register their mobile devices are advised to complete the process before the downtime to avoid any inconvenience.
Why Is This Maintenance Important?
PTA’s DIRBS upgrade is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance system performance, security, and reliability. The system plays a crucial role in:
Blocking unauthorized or unregistered devices from operating on local networks.
Preventing the use of smuggled or counterfeit phones, ensuring only PTA-approved devices function in Pakistan.
Strengthening security protocols to safeguard users from fraudulent activities.
By upgrading DIRBS, PTA aims to streamline the mobile registration process, minimize technical issues, and improve overall user experience.
Public Advisory and Cooperation
PTA has urged mobile users, importers, and industry stakeholders to plan accordingly for this temporary disruption. The authority remains committed to providing a secure and efficient digital infrastructure for telecom users in Pakistan.
For further updates, users are encouraged to visit PTA’s official website or follow its social media channels. The authority has also apologized for any inconvenience caused and appreciates public cooperation during this necessary maintenance phase.
While the temporary suspension of mobile registration may cause minor disruptions, this proactive upgrade will lead to a more efficient, secure, and seamless system in the long run. By maintaining and improving DIRBS, PTA continues to ensure a regulated and fraud-free mobile ecosystem for users across Pakistan.
The temporary suspension of mobile registration due to DIRBS maintenance is a necessary step toward enhancing system security, efficiency, and reliability. While users may face minor inconvenience, this upgrade will lead to a smoother, more secure mobile registration process in the long run. PTA appreciates public cooperation and encourages users to stay informed through official channels for further updates.