PTA warns public against illegal online content ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned users to remain vigilant against illegal content circulating online. In a statement, the PTA said that freedom of expression on digital platforms is a fundamental right of every individual; however, theRead More →
PTA makes SIM registration in user’s own name mandatory ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has made it mandatory for all mobile SIM cards to be registered in the name of the actual user, declaring the use of SIMs registered under someone else’s name illegal. InRead More →
Jazz and VEON Leadership Call on Chairman PTA, Discuss Pakistan’s Digital Potential ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) VEON and Jazz leadership delegation, led by Kaan Terzioğlu, CEO of VEON Group, and Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, called on Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication AuthorityRead More →
Slow Internet Speed: PTA Completes Investigation Telecom operators have identified disruptions in social media app services in the country. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has completed its investigation into slow internet speeds. Telecom operators have reported disruptions in social media app services in the country. PTCLRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei Pakistan on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in IT and Telecom sectors. The agreement, signed at PTA Headquarters, focuses on capacity building, technology innovation, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion said a news release. TheRead More →
PTA Blocks Over 5.8 Million Inactive SIMs Nationwide ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that over 5.8 million inactive SIM cards have been blocked across the country. According to PTA, a crackdown was conducted against illegal SIMs during the fiscal year 2023-24, and asRead More →
Reports emerge of nationwide VPN access ‘restrictions, throttling’. Media Report. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Multiple internet users in Pakistan reported on Sunday they were experiencing “restricted access” to virtual private networks (VPNs), alongside poor internet connectivity. VPNs are widely used around the world to access content that may beRead More →
Pakistan starts VPN registration amid slow Internet speeds Millions of Pakistanis have faced a mysterious months-long Internet slowdown that has drawn backlash from activists and business leaders The government has previously blamed a surge in the use of VPNs and damaged underwater cables for the slowdown in the South AsianRead More →
Pakistan seeks to block VPN workaround to ban on X Social media platform has been blocked since February due to security concerns Despite a 70 percent drop in platform’s use, users have resorted to VPN to sidestep the block ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan is aiming to block theRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan has made a significant breakthrough in wireless connectivity by introducing Wi-Fi 6E, the next generation of Wi-Fi technology, in the 6 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum band. This milestone makes Pakistan the 10th country in the Asia Pacific region to embrace 6GHz for Wi-Fi, joining anRead More →
Chairman PTA assures support to promote ICT sector ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) PTA is taking many collaborative efforts to promote ease of doing business and attract foreign investment. These collaborations would help address industry challenges and facilitate more favorable business environment. PTA would support the business community in promotingRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that no new operator has been awarded a mobile cellular license to offer mobile services in Pakistan. In a statement, the authority said that there is a misconception amongst the public and social media users regarding a new operatorRead More →