ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced distributing two hundred 200 locally assembled smartphones among female SIM owners through computerized balloting across Pakistan, AJK and GB.
The announcement was made after Pakistan achieved a historic milestone of crossing 200 million telecom subscribers nationwide.
With 150 million broadband and over 2 million Fiber To The Home (FTTH) subscribers. This achievement reflects Pakistan’s accelerated digital growth and PTAs commitment to inclusive connectivity.
“As part of the celebrations, mobile manufacturers have contributed 200 locally assembled smartphones to be distributed among female SIM owners through computerized balloting across Pakistan, AJK and GB,” read the press release.
Furthermore, PTA and CMO’s (Jazz, Telenor, Ufone, Zong and SCO), as a celebration to this landmark achievement, are offering free 2GB Data + 200 On-Net Minutes (Valid for 24 Hours) on 20th June, 2025 to all mobile users. Subscribers can avail this offer by dialing short code *2200# (All Mobile Operators).
To further digital inclusion, especially for female students, PTA alongside PTCL, Transworld, Nayatel, Cybernet, and Wateen are deploying free Wi-Fi hotspots for 6-month at HEC-recognized selected universities including women universities to empower students through improved access to digital resources.
Free Smartphone Balloting Update
The names of the females who own a SIM will be added to the list for the computerised balloting to select winners of free 200 smartphones.
PTA has not shared any schedule for holding the balloting so far. It will be updated as soon as the balloting date is revealed by the authority.
