ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The implementation of PTA’s Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) in 2019 has resulted in significant increase in legal import of mobile devices and establishment of over 33 local assembly plants of mobile devices in Pakistan. These plants have produced over 25 million mobileRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)has directed Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to improve network coverage and performance, and maintain Quality of Service (QoS) as per license standards. In view of public complaints regarding degradation in service quality and results of PTA surveys, it was observed that lackRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification for its Consumer Protection Division (CPD), after a detailed audit conducted by accredited certification body British Assessment Bureau. This certification demonstrates PTA’s commitment to deliver the highest quality solutions to end users inRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) PTA has taken up the blocking of Pakistani users’ accounts, tweeting about Right of Self Determination of the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) with Twitter administration. PTA has received 369 complaints from users regarding blocking/suspension of their Twitter accounts. After analysis, PTARead More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in coordination with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), carried out a successful raid in Burewala against grey telephone trafficking. The raid was conducted at a private residence near Canal Road behind Government High School/ Market Gaggoo Mandi in Burewala. During the raid,Read More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Mobile Device Manufacturing (MDM) Regulations, 2021, prepared by Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) have been notified. The Regulations have come into force with effect from 25th January 2021, and aim to encourage local production of mobile devices in Pakistan. As per the Regulations, all devices areRead More →
ISLAMABAD (WEB NEWS ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is planning to conduct Quality of Service (QoS) survey during first quarter of 2021, using automated tool,with an objective to push Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to provide quality voice and data services as per license standards. This survey is the first ofRead More →
ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK) The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Tuesday that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had blocked the website that uploaded the blasphemous movie trailer on internet. The court expressed satisfaction over the PTA report pertaining to blocking of sacrilegious material on internet. Justice Aamer Farooq ofRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, Athar Minullah, has said that it seems that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) He did not consult with steak holders while making social media rules. On Monday, petitions against social media rules were heard in the Islamic StateRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocks the website www.trueislam.com for viewership in the country. PTA approached the administrator of website www.trueislam.com for removal of unlawful online content from the website, being in violation of section 295-A, 298-B and 298-C of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and perRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has renewed its integrated telecom services license with Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) for next 25 years. PTCL had initiated the renewal process by formally requesting PTA on June 29, 2018. After conclusion of the ongoing discussions,the license is now renewedRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) GOP, PTA and FAB have decided to seek assistance of the Office of the Attorney General of Pakistan in the ongoing dispute with Zong regarding compensation spectrum. The Government of Pakistan is currently embroiled in a dispute regarding allocation of compensation spectrum to Zong byRead More →