Different Ways To Block Stolen Phone In Pakistan
There are a number of ways through which you can block your stolen or lost smartphone. However, before heading towards that you must know about IMEI number.
By dialing *#06# on your mobile dial pad. It is printed on box and device Go to settings > About phone > Status > IMEI Information. Remove back cover and battery of your mobile phone. You will find IMEI inside the Battery compartment (Only applicable for mobile devices with removable battery option). Go to Settings > General > About (Only applicable for IOS devices)
Procedure To Block Stolen Or Lost Phone
Once You have got to know about IMEI then you can choose the best method for blocking which seems more convenient for you. I will discuss all the methods turn by turn. Let’s get started. 1. Through Fax: The first way is to block your stolen or lost phone is through Fax. You can block your mobile phone just by sending the fax to CPLC at 021-35683336. However, you must have to provide the IMEI number in the fax. 2. Through Email: Moreover, you can also use the blocking service through e-mails. The complaint about stolen mobile through the email address will lead to IMEI block which will make the lost phone unable to be used. You just need to send your complaint along with IMEI number on this email address [email protected] 3. By Calling: You can also block android phones as well as the others by calling at the numbers written as follows:
PTA (Pakistan Telecom Authority): 0800-25625 Police: 15 CPLC (Citizen Police Liaison Committee): 021-35662222
- Through Online Form: The last way to block your lost or stolen phone is through an online complaint. You can block mobile by IMEI number online. To file the complaint online, you have to follow the simple steps described below:
First of all, head to the official site of the CLCP. Then, open the mobile theft form available on the site. After doing that, provide all the necessary information there. The information spans personal info, mobile info and incident info. Then click the submit button. It will successfully file the complaint. Later on, you will be informed about the status of your report through call, text or email.
So, all the above-described methods can help you to block your stolen or lost phones. Whenever such unpleasant incident happens with you, then you are advised to file a complaint as soon as possible. As a result of blocking, no one can misuse the information available on your mobile phone. You could just breathe a sigh of relief as it would keep your data safe and sound. Moreover, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has introduced Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) in order to identify and block the smuggled and unregistered phones. DIRBS will ensure the use of legal devices on mobile networks. Recently, PTA has started sending text messages (SMS) to all of the mobile phone users to verify their handsets, because after October 20th only registered and verified mobile phone will be functional. So get registered Your Device Before October 20 to Avoid Smartphone Blockage by PTA.
