PTA Announces Free Calling Facility For Stranded Murree Tourists

In view of an emergency situation in Murree and Galliat areas, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Sunday announced a free on-net calling facility for all those stranded in Murree due to heavy snowfall.

“In view of emergency situation, mobile phone users, currently present in these areas with no balance, have immediately been provided with free on-net calling facility,” the PTA said in a press release.

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On the directions of PTA, cellular mobile operators have extended free calling facility on their own network to users, with zero balance, stranded in Galliat areas. Users may contact their concerned operators for more info,” the statement added.

Moreover, PTA has also directed all telecom operators to ensure uninterrupted services to users and keep enough back up arrangements in case of power outages.