PTA Announces Free Smartphone Balloting for Women

In celebration of Pakistan crossing 200 million telecom subscribers, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a special initiative to distribute 200 locally manufactured smartphones exclusively to female mobile users through a computerized ballot system.

Key Features of the Initiative

• 200 smartphones to be awarded via transparent computerized draw
• Eligibility: All women with active SIMs across Pakistan, AJK & GB automatically entered
• Complimentary Data Offer: All subscribers get free 2GB data + 200 minutes on June 20 (dial *2200#)
• Campus Connectivity: 6-month free Wi-Fi at selected universities, including women’s institutions

Digital Milestones Celebrated

• 200M+ mobile subscribers nationwide
• 150M broadband users
• 2M+ FTTH (fiber) connections
• “This reflects Pakistan’s rapid digital transformation,” PTA stated

Balloting Process

• Automatic Enrollment: All active female SIM owners included
• Fair Selection: Winners chosen through computerized system
• Notification: Selected recipients informed via SMS

Additional Benefits

• Telecom partners (Jazz, Zong, Ufone, Telenor, SCO) offering free data/minutes
• ISPs (PTCL, Nayatel, Cybernet etc.) providing free campus Wi-Fi

Next Steps

• Balloting date to be announced
• Winners will receive devices via secure delivery
• Follow PTA official channels for updates

Public Notice:

• No payment or registration required – Beware of scams
• Only trust information from PTA’s verified platforms

How to Claim Free Data (June 20 Only):

Simply dial *2200# from any network to activate:

• 2GB mobile data
• 200 on-net minutes
• 24-hour validity