The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a consultation paper on the draft International Roaming (Inbound) Regulations, 2026, proposing new requirements for travel SIM/eSIM providers and international roaming services.

Key Proposals:

• Provider Registration: Travel SIM/eSIM aggregators would require prior PTA registration.

• KYC Verification: Identity verification mechanisms for inbound roamers.

• Permanent Roaming: Define a threshold of 90 days within any 180-day period.

• Monitoring and Blocking: Strengthen oversight of suspicious roaming activity.

Impact: The proposed rules could increase compliance obligations for mobile operators and travel eSIM providers while strengthening identity verification and roaming oversight.

Consultation deadline: 10 November 2026.

The regulations remain in draft form and would take effect upon Gazette notification.