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Technology and Innovation
October 1, 2024
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PTA chairman reveals who ordered Ban on “X”, internet shutdowns in Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (Rtd) Hafeezur Rehman has clarified that the decision to block social media platform ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter rests solely with the federal…

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Business
September 24, 2024
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PTA Publishes Framework for Wireless Local Area Network

Islamabad – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) after extensive consultation with the relevant stakeholders has officially published the Framework for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 2024. The framework designates specific…

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Pakistan
September 23, 2024
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Delegation from 41st Mid-Career Management Course Visits PTA Headquarter

Islamabad – A delegation of officers and faculty members from the 41st Mid-Career Management Course, organized by the National Institute of Management (NIM), Islamabad, visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters…

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Pakistan
August 24, 2024
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PTA suggests finalizing VPN policy

Pakistan has seen an increase in unauthorized and illegal VPN usage due to sporadic outages and slow internet speeds. The Ministry of Information Technology has received a proposal from the…

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Pakistan
August 23, 2024
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PTA sees rise in VPN usage, urges quick finalisation of policy

According to sources within the PTA, the growing trend in the use of unregistered VPNs is impacting network performance, due to which the authority has urged the IT ministry to…

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Technology and Innovation
August 12, 2024
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Pakistan accelerates firewall framework for regulating all digital media platforms

The Pakistan Government has taken a vital steps towards implementing a robust regulatory framework aimed at overseeing over-the-top (OTT) services. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)-led initiative recently reached a critical…

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Entertainment
August 9, 2024
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Ali Gul Pir on case against Barzakh: ‘Will you sue Game of Thrones next’?

Designer Maria B’s vocal criticism of Indian web series ‘Barzakh’, co-produced and directed by Pakistanis, has turned into a legal action and the show will soon be removed from YouTube…

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Business
June 24, 2024
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Here’s how to check mobile SIM owner’s name and other details

In response to growing concerns about the illegal use of mobile SIM cards, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced new measures to ensure proper registration of SIM cards and…

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Pakistan
June 22, 2024
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PTA blocks 1500 SIMs in crackdown on mobile phone fraud

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has stepped up anti-fraud measures on mobile phones and blocked more than 1,500 SIMs linked to counterfeiting. According to details, PTA has registered a large…

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Technology and Innovation
June 20, 2024
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TikTok removes 93.5% of videos as per Pakistan’s government requests

To maintain community standards and comply with local regulations, TikTok has been actively working with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for the past six months, as outlined in a recent…

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Technology and Innovation
June 12, 2024
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First phase of 5G launch begins in Pakistan

The first phase of 5G rollout has started in Pakistan. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued Terms of Reference (TOR) and invited expressions of interest to hire international consultants…

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Pakistan
May 28, 2024
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Has PTA removed taxes on mobile phones?

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has said that there is no official decision to remove the tax on imported mobile phones in Pakistan, contrary to online reports suggesting otherwise. In…

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Business
May 7, 2024
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Telecoms protest SIMs blocking

ISLAMABAD: The Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) are required to provide uninterrupted services to their customers except in cases specified in the Telecom Act and relevant regulations. However, under no circumstances…

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Technology and Innovation
February 26, 2024
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‘X’ faces prolonged suspension across Pakistan

Popular micro-blogging site ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter, has been unavailable in Pakistan for over a week. Despite the short interval when the website was available, users are now reporting…

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Pakistan
February 18, 2024
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PTA cracks down on illegal SIMs activation, unlicensed ISPs

ISLAMABAD: Zonal offices of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) conducted several raids on Saturday against franchises involved in illegal activation of SIM cards and…