Mobile phone operators told to replace ringback tone with awareness messages - DAWN.COM

E-Paper | June 12, 2026

Join our Whatsapp Channel

Add Dawn as a trusted source

Google Preferred Source

In order to spread awareness, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed mobile phones operators to replace the standard ringback tone with messages informing the public of precautionary measures that can prevent them from contracting Covid-19.

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you have a thought to share or a way we can improve? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to us at feedback@dawn.com.

Live Coronavirus

Read more

Branded Content

The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms places families at the heart of its vision, offering thoughtfully planned 2 and 3-bedroom units in a secure, peaceful and community-led environment.

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Pancake Sliders

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Pancake Sliders

Fun and tasty pancake sliders layered with crispy nuggets, fried egg, fresh salad and creamy sauces for a playful twist on a classic snack.

Airlink launches Hisense in Pakistan, ushering in a new era for consumer electronics nationwide

Airlink launches Hisense in Pakistan, ushering in a new era for consumer electronics nationwide

Airlink Communication Limited, Pakistan’s leading technology manufacturer and distributor, has formally launched Hisense in Pakistan,

Most Popular

01

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?

02

BUDGET 2026-27: Budget timing in doubt after NEC meeting put off again

BUDGET 2026-27: Budget timing in doubt after NEC meeting put off again

03

GB Election Commission bars consolidation of results until re-polling in 5 constituencies

GB Election Commission bars consolidation of results until re-polling in 5 constituencies

04

Lebanese army commander calls on CDF Munir, discusses regional security environment

Lebanese army commander calls on CDF Munir, discusses regional security environment

05

US helicopter crew who went down in Strait of Hormuz rescued by drone

US helicopter crew who went down in Strait of Hormuz rescued by drone

06

No survivors as Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashes near Muzaffarabad: ISPR

No survivors as Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashes near Muzaffarabad: ISPR

07

AJK flare-up

AJK flare-up

08

India nears completion of strategic Himalayan tunnel near China border

India nears completion of strategic Himalayan tunnel near China border

09

CDA board approves formation of three agencies

CDA board approves formation of three agencies

Latest Stories

Anthony Gordon stars as England beat Costa Rica 3–0 in World Cup warm-up in Orlando

Anthony Gordon stars as England beat Costa Rica 3–0 in World Cup warm-up in Orlando

2 policemen martyred in separate 'targeted attacks' in Bannu

2 policemen martyred in separate 'targeted attacks' in Bannu

2025 floods hit agriculture hardest with Rs430bn losses: Pakistan Economic Survey

2025 floods hit agriculture hardest with Rs430bn losses: Pakistan Economic Survey

Our strongest opening for powering AI is solar-powered compute infrastructure

Our strongest opening for powering AI is solar-powered compute infrastructure

Provinces’ development freeze to persist beyond next fiscal year: Aurangzeb

Provinces’ development freeze to persist beyond next fiscal year: Aurangzeb

Digital economy grows in FY2025-26 as IT sector posts gains

Digital economy grows in FY2025-26 as IT sector posts gains

Opinion

Pakistan’s AI checklist

Pakistan’s AI checklist

If AI is to be embedded into governance, we cannot rely entirely on foreign models.

Is K-IV a pipe dream?

Updated 12 Jun, 2026

Is K-IV a pipe dream?

Zofeen T. Ebrahim

Drugs and teens

12 Jun, 2026

Drugs and teens

Missing middle

12 Jun, 2026

Missing middle

Zafar Masud S . Sohail Naqvi

Regulation and deregulation

Updated 11 Jun, 2026

Regulation and deregulation

Editorial

A difficult story

Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.

Rough waters

12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...

Politicised football

12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...

GB polls’ aftermath

Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.

Peace in retreat

11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...

A few good men

11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...

Dawn News English Podcasts

Inside South Asia’s Growing Surveillance Network

Inside South Asia’s Growing Surveillance Network

World Cup 2026 Preview Ep. 5

World Cup 2026 Preview Ep. 5

Why Electric Bikes Make Economic Sense in Pakistan

Why Electric Bikes Make Economic Sense in Pakistan

Paraguay World Cup 2026 Preview: The Dark Horse Nobody Wants to Face

Paraguay World Cup 2026 Preview: The Dark Horse Nobody Wants to Face

Austria World Cup 2026 Preview: Can Rangnick's Side Surprise the Giants

Austria World Cup 2026 Preview: Can Rangnick's Side Surprise the Giants

Pakistan Budget 2026-27: More Taxes, Less Growth?

Pakistan Budget 2026-27: More Taxes, Less Growth?

Arsenal Lose UCL Final To PSG

Arsenal Lose UCL Final To PSG

‹

Iran targets American bases in Jordan and the Gulf after fresh US strikes near Hormuz

Iran targets American bases in Jordan and the Gulf after fresh US strikes near Hormuz

›

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?