Karachi, March 7, 2025 – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that its Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System (DIRBS) will undergo scheduled maintenance to enhance its operational performance and improve user experience. This essential maintenance will temporarily disrupt mobile registration services across Pakistan, with the system set to be unavailable from 7:00 PM on March 7, 2025, to 11:45 PM on March 9, 2025.
During this maintenance window, users will not be able to register mobile devices via the DIRBS website. The PTA has advised all individuals and businesses intending to register their devices to complete the process before the maintenance period to avoid any inconvenience.
This system upgrade is part of the PTA’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency, security, and reliability of the DIRBS platform. The authority aims to address potential technical issues, strengthen security measures, and ensure the seamless operation of the system in the future. By maintaining and upgrading DIRBS, the PTA hopes to further streamline the mobile registration process, which is vital for ensuring that only authorized and registered devices are operational in Pakistan.
DIRBS plays a critical role in regulating mobile devices across the country, helping prevent the use of smuggled or counterfeit phones. By ensuring that only legitimate devices are allowed to connect to local networks, DIRBS contributes to the broader goal of securing Pakistan’s telecommunications infrastructure. The temporary disruption of mobile registration services is a necessary measure to maintain the system’s integrity and enhance its ability to track and block devices that do not meet regulatory standards.
In its announcement, the PTA has urged mobile users, telecom operators, importers, and other industry stakeholders to plan their activities accordingly. The authority understands the potential inconvenience caused by the maintenance but stresses that this temporary disruption is crucial to ensure that the DIRBS system operates more efficiently and securely once the upgrade is completed. The PTA also emphasized that it remains committed to providing a secure and reliable digital infrastructure for all mobile users in Pakistan.
The scheduled downtime will also allow the PTA to implement enhanced security protocols to safeguard against unauthorized devices, which can pose significant risks to user data and network stability. These upgrades are expected to minimize technical glitches and improve the user experience for everyone using the DIRBS platform in the future.
For those affected by the maintenance, the PTA has assured users that the system will be fully operational after 11:45 PM on March 9, 2025. In the meantime, individuals and businesses are encouraged to visit the PTA’s official website or follow its social media channels for real-time updates and further information regarding the maintenance schedule and service availability.
Despite the temporary inconvenience, the PTA’s ongoing investment in upgrading DIRBS underscores its commitment to improving the integrity of mobile telecommunications in Pakistan. By proactively addressing potential issues and enhancing the system’s efficiency, the PTA is ensuring that the DIRBS platform remains a crucial tool in regulating mobile devices while providing a secure and efficient experience for users across the country.
The PTA has expressed its appreciation for the cooperation of mobile users and industry stakeholders during this maintenance phase and has apologized for any inconvenience caused. The authority remains dedicated to improving the country’s digital infrastructure and the overall security of its telecommunications ecosystem.