ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Ministry of Information Technology has given its clarification regarding a news item published in print media on 19th June, 2014 under the caption “Twitter restores access to blasphemous content”. The spokesperson of Ministry of IT said that the news item does not portray the actualRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) After successful introduction of Next Generation Mobile Services in Pakistan through a transparent auction process, Ministry of IT has taken another major policy initiative to encourage and promote competition amongst telecom service providers in spirit of the De-regulation Policy. Ministry of Information Technology has issuedRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA ) Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Dr Ismail Shah said that the regulator had purchased software to evaluate quality of services being provided on account of 3G and 4G in the country. “We will ensure quality of services on account of 3G and 4G in the country,”Read More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) Chairman Dr Syed Ismail Shah showed his dissatisfaction on International Calling House (ICH). In his interview recently he pointed out that some drawbacks are present in ICH which should be reviewed. He also pointed out heavy grey traffic coming in PakistanRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA ) The government has introduced procedural amendments in tax laws through the Finance Bill 2014 to improve tax compliance. Official documents show the government has exempted from income tax the receipt of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) income regarding the sale of spectrum licences. The News reported. An amendmentRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Chairman Pakistan Telecom Authority is successful in getting his man on key position as Member Enforcement and Compliance. He was able to do this with the help of MOIT and political support. Cabinet Division has issued a notification that Mr. Abdul Samad has been appointedRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) After the decision taken by Departmental Promotional Committee regarding promotion of Grade 15 till top level officials serious concerns were raised. According to reports Assistant Director Legal hailing from PTA regional office Lahore was promoted after the final decisions were taken by DPC. This isRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Three officers have been promoted to Director General at Pakistan Telecom Authority in Annual Departmental Promotion committee meeting last week. These officers that all belong from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been promoted due to their hard work and impressive capabilities. The names of the officers areRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) The vacant seat of “member enforcement and compliance” in Pakistan Telecom Authority summary has been sent to Prime Minister Secretariat. Reliable sources in Telecom Authority indicate that Abdul Samad will be the new member enforcement and compliance. Presently he is functioning as Director General EnforcementRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has said that it has received a letter from Warid Telecom explaining their desire to launch 4G/ LTE services on their existing cellular mobile license issued to them in 2004. A Spokesperson of PTA has said that PTA is reviewing theRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has accepted Warid Telecom’s plea for implementing 4G LTE network in Pakistan- Dawn claimed on Sunday. According to a high level source that wished to remain unnamed told Telecoalert.com that is no reality in this news since PTA has not allowedRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Warid Telecom, the only company that didn’t take part in the 3G/4G auction is now gearing towards establishing 4G LTE in Pakistan. There were reports that it had meetings with PTA chairman regarding implementation of 4G LTE but PTA hasn’t been happy about it. TheRead More →