Tech Desk 
Jul 06, 2025
Anyone looking for ways to use an imported or unregistered mobile in Pakistan, without going through the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) tax, cannot use any SIM in a mobile.
PTA has enforced strict rules requiring all mobile devices to be registered through their Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS).
To note, PTA tax is a combination of import duties and government charges that apply to mobile phones brought into Pakistan.
PTA tax check mobile: How to see tax and registration status
Gadinsider has compiled a detailed guide on how you can check your phone’s PTA tax and registration status using three official methods.
Check via PTA DIRBS website
- Visit: https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk
- Enter your 15-digit IMEI number
- The system will display your device’s status:
- Compliant (registered)
- Non-compliant (tax pending)
- Blocked (not usable in Pakistan)
Check via SMS to 8484
- Dial *#06# to find your phone’s IMEI
- Send the IMEI via SMS to 8484
- PTA will reply with your phone’s compliance status
Check via DVS mobile app
- Install the PTA Device Verification System (DVS) app
- Enter or scan the IMEI number
- The app will instantly show your device’s PTA registration status
PTA offers various ways to pay tax, such as JazzCash, Easypaisa, Internet banking, and ATM or mobile app. It is worth noting that PTA provides simple and legal means to register your mobile phones online, without any hassle.
