Pakistan Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:28pm Minister Shaza Fatima addresses X usage and shut down amid national security precedence "I do not have a button to turn off the internet," says IT Minister
Pakistan Published 07 Dec, 2024 11:33am PTA permits VPN registration linked to mobile numbers The regulatory body revealed that over 31,000 VPNs have been registered to date
Pakistan Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:28am Task force formed to identify perpetrators of ‘malicious propaganda’ against state PTA chairman will head 10-member committee
Pakistan Published 01 Dec, 2024 01:42pm Citizens in anguish as internet speeds severely disrupted across Pakistan The slow internet speeds are causing major problems for those working online
Pakistan Updated 01 Dec, 2024 10:26am Govt decides not to ban VPNs: Dawn Law Ministry says the government lacks the legal authority to implement such a ban
Business & Economy Published 30 Nov, 2024 01:57pm Concerns raised over 5G auction challenges in Pakistan NERA outlines various policy
Pakistan Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:04pm PTA suspends mobile internet services in parts of Balochistan for ‘public safety’ This comes after an uptick in terrorist attacks in the province
Pakistan Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:48pm Interior ministry asks PTA to block ‘illegal VPNs’ amid security concerns Registration of VPNs with PTA may be made till November 30
Pakistan Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:58pm Terrorists using illegal VPNS to promote propaganda: sources PTA is actively working to block a significant number of illegal URLs
Pakistan Updated 12 Nov, 2024 07:00pm Religious ministry urges PTA to block blasphemous, indecent content on social media Says Pakistan is one of the leading countries in terms of viewing ‘indecent content’
Pakistan Published 11 Nov, 2024 09:54pm PTA begins blocking unregistered VPNs Such unregistered VPNs are being ‘temporarily blocked’ until they comply with regulatory requirements
Pakistan Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:58pm PTA says internet ‘back to normal’ PTA spokesperson also revealed plans to enhance connectivity further
Pakistan Published 31 Oct, 2024 02:34pm PTA attributes slow performance of Meta platforms to growing user base PTA explains, internet disruptions have notably impacted services
Pakistan Published 02 Oct, 2024 11:36am PTA indicates end of internet slowdown by end of October Rahman decisions regarding the closure of X are made by the federal govt
Pakistan Published 01 Oct, 2024 03:23pm PTA introduces new initiative for freelancers to ensure uninterrupted internet access Registration process is free and typically takes two to three days
Pakistan Published 24 Sep, 2024 09:09am Cellular subscribers in Pakistan increase to 193.098m by August 2024, reports PTA The penetration rate for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) rose from 56.15% to 56.72%
Pakistan Published 19 Sep, 2024 01:39pm PTA to block SIM cards linked to deceased individuals starting October 15 Franchise will then verify the documents and facilitate the transfer of the SIM card
Pakistan Published 02 Sep, 2024 03:45pm PTA begins cancelling sims on expired CNICs Over 69,000 illegal SIMs have been deactivated since August 16
Pakistan Published 30 Aug, 2024 02:33pm Govt officially confirms installation of ‘web monitoring system’ The Cabinet Division confirmed that the system has already begun blocking websites
Pakistan Published 27 Aug, 2024 01:45pm PTA whitelists 20,437 VPNs as part of regulation initiative PTA has registered 417 VPNs associated with the P@SHA
Pakistan Published 27 Aug, 2024 11:25am PTA blocks 69,000 illegal SIMs issued on cancelled documents PTA warns against SIMs issued against expired identity cards before 2017 will be blocked
Pakistan Updated 25 Aug, 2024 12:23pm PTA announces new list of SIMs to be blocked Citizens have been urged to complete necessary documentation soon
Pakistan Published 21 Aug, 2024 01:16pm Pakistan blames submarine cable fault for recent internet disruptions PTA chairman refuted earlier claims made by the Minister of State for IT
Pakistan Published 12 Aug, 2024 04:00pm PTA gets data from NADRA to block illegal SIMs The SIMs will be blocked in three phases
Pakistan Updated 07 Aug, 2024 04:59pm X unlikely to block content if reported by PTA, says report Report reveales YouTube, Likee had high compliance rates as well
Pakistan Published 05 Aug, 2024 09:55am PTA plans to block VPNs across Pakistan The number of X users in Pakistan has decreased by 70% since the ban: Hafeezur Rehman
Pakistan Updated 29 Jul, 2024 09:09pm PTA warns mobile phone buyers against duplicate devices Advises buyers to buy phones from reliable retailers
Pakistan Published 19 Jul, 2024 02:52pm PTA calls for timely reporting of unlawful content directly to social media platforms Knowledge of local laws is crucial to avoid legal consequences
Business & Economy Published 21 Jun, 2024 02:05pm PTA proposes 15 year licenses for small Telcos Quality of service is a key responsibility for MVNO
Business & Economy Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:05pm PTA set to impose fees for issuance of certificate of compliance MDM requests PTA to arrange a meeting for the changes in proposal