Some versions of these tools claimed to show the location of the SIM, though these were often approximate based on tower data.
One of the most significant immediate red flags was the complete lack of any official authorization. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is the only legitimate source for authentic, reliable telecom data in the country. The PTA has never endorsed or sanctioned third-party websites like Paksim.ga. In fact, the PTA has repeatedly stated that such services are not available and are considered illegal in the country.
Several factors contributed to Paksim.ga's popularity in 2019: