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
Pakistan Published 17 May, 2024 08:21pm FBR forms joint working group for blocking non-filer sims The group includes representatives of PTA and cellular companies
Pakistan Updated 09 May, 2024 04:42am Telecom Operators Association denies reports of agreement to block SIMs Association says another meeting is planned to discuss issue
Business & Economy Published 04 May, 2024 12:58pm Telcos refuse to block millions of SIMs amid tax crackdown Federal govt may take action over non-compliance, reports says
Pakistan Published 09 Apr, 2024 11:28am FBR to block sims of 500,000 non-filers after Eid The list of non-filers has already been finalised after discussion with PTA
Business & Economy Published 05 Apr, 2024 07:08pm Mobile phone prices see sharp decline in Pakistan Dollar’s depreciation against rupee, local mobile phones assembly seen as major factors
Pakistan Published 26 Feb, 2024 08:33pm PM Kakar accepts DG PTA’s resignation He is joining the IT ministry in a senior role