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 →
PTA Takes Action against Illegal Provisioning of Internet Services ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) continues its determined efforts to eliminate illegal provision of internet services. In this regard, PTA, in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), successfully conducted raids in Daharki, District Ghotki and JoharRead More →
Major General (r) Hafeezur Rehman’s appointment as PTA Chairman approved ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the appointment of Major General Hafeezur Rehman as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority chairman. The official notification about his appointment to the coveted role is yet to be issued, however,Read More →
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) In its continuous efforts to eliminate the rampant proliferation of illegal internet service providers, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), successfully conducted multiple raids. During the two raids conducted at Muslim Town and Multan Road in Lahore, equipment ofRead More →
CCP, PTA SIGN MOU TO ESTABLISH COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish cooperation and collaboration in areas of mutual interest. The signing ceremony was held at theRead More →
PTA & NADRA Sign MoU for Collaboration on Areas of Mutual Interest ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at PTA Headquarters in Islamabad, which will have significant impact at the national level forRead More →