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Port your number in Pakistan

Looking to switch carriers in Pakistan? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between Jazz, Telenor Pakistan, Zong and Ufone.

Technical Porting Process

1

Authorization & Submission

Recipient-led; visit recipient franchise/store with original CNIC; biometric verification (BVS) mandatory

2

Centralized Validation

The migration is overseen by PTA using the Centralized DB; real-time broadcast to all carriers for routing updates to ensure integrity between donor and recipient networks.

Regulatory Benchmarks

Mobile Porting SLA

4 days (mandated max); technical completion often within 2 days

Max Service Outage

1 hour max for network synchronization after NP broadcast (per PTA)

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Expert Guidance

Pakistan requires mandatory Biometric Verification (BVS) for all number porting requests at the recipient outlet.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in Pakistan?
Yes, Pakistan currently has Y (mobile) status for number portability, covering Mobile (nationwide) services.
How long will I be without service during the switch?
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically 1 hour max for network synchronization after NP broadcast (per PTA), with the total process usually taking 4 days (mandated max); technical completion often within 2 days.

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