Telecom operators, in coordination with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the federal government, have announced an extension of free voice call minutes for people affected by devastating floods in Punjab.

📌 Key Details

Flood-hit residents in Kasur, Okara, Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Vehari, Lodhran, and Bahawalpur will continue receiving free voice minutes to stay connected with family and relief agencies.
The facility, initially launched as an emergency measure, has been extended for another 7 days given the ongoing crisis.
Mobile companies are also providing bonus SMS and discounted data bundles in certain high-impact districts.

🛠️ Purpose

To ensure affected families can contact rescue teams, medical aid units, and loved ones without financial burden.
To help NDMA, PDMA, and Army relief teams stay in better touch with residents during rescue operations.

⚠️ Advisory

PTA has directed operators to keep network coverage operational despite power outages and flooding.
Mobile operators are deploying portable cell sites and generators in submerged areas.