PTCL shifts numbers from 7 to 8 digit series - News

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KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) would shift its fixed line numbering plan from 7 to 8 digit series in Lahore and Karachi as per directives of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). As per details, Digit 3 will be added in all existing 7 digits numbers of Karachi and Lahore except the numbers starting from 9. Digit 9 will be added in all existing numbers starting from 9. An important point to remember is the numbers are being added to existing numbers not area codes, with the exemption of army exchanges which would remain same. staff report