eSIM Price in Pakistan After the Rs 1,500 PTA Cap

The eSIM price in Pakistan has shifted. Jazz has cut its eSIM fee from Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,500, matching the PTA fee cap that has been reported in force since mid-August 2026. Zong charges Rs 1,500 as well. Ufone still lists Rs 2,000 on its website, which sits above the reported cap, and Telenor’s eSIM page could not be verified this week.

In short: you should not pay more than Rs 1,500 for an eSIM right now at Jazz or Zong. The reported cap also comes with ten free transfers of the eSIM between handsets. One honest note up front: PTA’s own notification could not be read on pta.gov.pk, so everything here about the cap comes from the report published by pakera.pk on October 19, 2026. The operator prices below, however, were read directly from each network’s official eSIM page today.

eSIM price in Pakistan: operator comparison

How to get an eSIM in Pakistan

The process looks almost the same on every network. The eSIM price in Pakistan is charged once at the counter, not per step, and the full step-by-step for each operator is covered in our dedicated guides, including the Jazz eSIM activation guide and the Zong eSIM activation guide, but the common shape is this:

1. Visit a service centre or franchise with your CNIC.
2. Complete biometric verification. This is required on all networks.
3. You receive a QR code, usually printed on a physical voucher.
4. Connect your phone to the internet or WiFi.
5. Open Settings, then Cellular, then Add Cellular Plan, and scan the QR code.
6. Activation takes about five minutes. Once the eSIM is active, the physical SIM for that number is deactivated, which frees the slot for another number.

A few operator-specific notes. Jazz hands over the QR code on a voucher after biometric verification, and if you lose an unscanned QR code you can call 111 or visit a centre to have it deactivated. Zong follows the same voucher model and confirms that an existing Zong number can be converted to eSIM. Ufone’s page carries extra device rules: enter PIN 0000 if the phone asks during setup, eSIM does not support Apple Watch, and it does not work on carrier-locked handsets, so unlock the phone first. Ufone also confirms its eSIM works while roaming. If you are on Telenor, read the Telenor eSIM activation guide before you go, and confirm the price at the counter.

Terms and rules you should know

Biometric verification is mandatory everywhere. After that, the rule that catches the most people is the IMEI rule: Jazz asks you to send both IMEIs of your phone to 8484 and email the screenshots to [email protected], so the eSIM IMEI is whitelisted and DIRBS does not block it. Ufone gives the same instruction. Dual-SIM phones have two IMEIs, and the eSIM uses the second one, so do not skip this step.

QR codes are personal. Treat the voucher like cash: anyone with the code and your phone could activate your number. On Jazz, a factory reset removes the eSIM, and you must visit a centre for a new QR code. Zong is more forgiving here and says the same code can be re-scanned if the profile was deleted or you changed phones. Your existing services and tariffs carry over when you convert a number to eSIM on Jazz, Zong and Ufone.

The reported cap includes ten free transfers of the eSIM between handsets, which matters because phone upgrades are the main reason people need a new QR code. A future upgrade should not mean paying the eSIM price in Pakistan again just to move your number over. Check the official pages yourself too: Jazz eSIM, Zong eSIM and Ufone eSIM.

What if a shop quotes more than Rs 1,500?

When you compare the eSIM price in Pakistan across operators, ask the price before you go through biometric verification, not after. If the counter quotes above the reported cap, say so plainly and ask them to match the official rate. Keep the receipt for whatever you pay. If the issue is not resolved at the counter, complain to the operator’s helpline first, and then to PTA with the receipt and the franchise details. For Ufone the situation is different: Rs 2,000 is what its own website prints, so the honest advice is simply to confirm the price at the counter and decide before verification, as our Ufone eSIM activation guide also notes.

FAQ

What is the eSIM price in Pakistan right now?
Jazz and Zong both charge Rs 1,500, matching the reported PTA fee cap. Ufone still lists Rs 2,000 on its site. Telenor’s current eSIM fee could not be verified, though the Rs 1,500 cap is the expected price.

Can I move my eSIM to a new phone for free?
The reported cap includes ten free transfers between handsets. In practice, Jazz lets you reuse the QR code if it was properly removed from the old handset, and Zong says the same code can be re-scanned when you change phones or the profile was deleted.

Do I really need to send my IMEI to 8484?
Yes, on Jazz and Ufone. Send both IMEIs to 8484 and email the screenshots to [email protected]. This whitelists the eSIM IMEI so DIRBS does not block it.

What happens to my eSIM if I factory reset my phone?
On Jazz, a factory reset removes the eSIM and you must visit a centre for a new QR code. Zong allows the same code to be re-scanned. Either way, keep your voucher safe.

Does eSIM work on Apple Watch or locked phones?
Ufone states its eSIM does not support Apple Watch and does not work on carrier-locked handsets, unlock the phone first. General eSIM support otherwise depends on your handset model.

What should I do if charged more than the cap?
Confirm the price before biometric verification, keep your receipt, raise it with the operator helpline first, and then with PTA if it is not resolved.

The eSIM price in Pakistan is in a better place than it was a month ago, with Jazz and Zong both at Rs 1,500. The one gap is Ufone at Rs 2,000, and Telenor still unverified. Check the price at the counter, keep your QR voucher private, and send those IMEIs to 8484 before DIRBS reminds you the hard way.