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
Pakistan Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:00pm PTA to transform to optical fibre for fixed broadband services The transition will be implemented through new, renewed connections
Pakistan Updated 07 Feb, 2024 05:12pm PTA allays fears of internet outage as ECP explains its contingency plans Internet services will be available to users on February 8
Pakistan Published 29 Jan, 2024 08:12pm Alternative to internet outage during election: will govt block these apps? Political workers have been calling for developing an offline app amid internet shutdown
Pakistan Published 29 Jan, 2024 05:56pm PTA, FIA conduct arrest two in raid against VOIP grey setup in Lahore At least two suspects were arrested
Pakistan Updated 26 Jan, 2024 10:25pm PTA revenue increased to Rs850b, chairman Rehman tells PM Kakar Access to cellular services reaches 90%
Pakistan Published 26 Jan, 2024 12:22pm PTA confirms internet disrupted by upgradations to counter ‘illegal content’ PTA says the system is upgraded by operators under PECA obligations
Technology Published 25 Jan, 2024 08:54pm Internet disruption: What is ‘web monitoring system’ undergoing upgrade in Pakistan Pakistan reportedly purchased WMS from Sandvine under Imran Khan in 2018
Pakistan Updated 25 Jan, 2024 08:59pm Sindh High Court orders uninterrupted access to internet Court demands replies from government by January 29
Pakistan Published 12 Jan, 2024 06:12pm PTA seizes illegal biometric devices from mobile phone franchises in Punjab, Sindh Authorities arrest one suspects while two were nominated in FIR
Technology Published 28 Dec, 2023 12:43pm Govt identifies people selling CPID, patched devices SIM disowning charge of up to Rs200 will be applicable from Jan 1
Technology Published 23 Dec, 2023 02:02pm PTA warns people against fraudulent links on WhatsApp Deceptive tactics are designed to trick individuals into clicking on malicious links, says PTA
Pakistan Published 04 Dec, 2023 04:57pm Do not pay SIM return charges for now: PTA PTA clarifies mobile operators cannot demand SIM return charges before Dec 31
Technology Published 21 Nov, 2023 05:11pm PTA announces SIM disowning charge Fee will apply on SIMS having less than six months retention period
Pakistan Published 12 Aug, 2023 10:36am No new mobile phone operator awarded licence, clarifies PTA Says PTA in active communication with PTML to launch ‘ONIC’
Pakistan Updated 28 Jul, 2023 05:54am Mobile phone services suspended in these Pakistani cities on 9, 10 of Muharram Interior ministry issues guidelines to PTA
Technology Updated 18 Jul, 2023 09:49pm Pakistan introduces temporary PTA phone registration facility for expatriates Expatriates can now use their phones for four months without paying PTA tax
Life & Style Published 21 Jun, 2023 07:35pm Cable operators win promise of a govt crackdown against OTT platforms The association chairman says OTT platforms are hurting their revenue
Pakistan Published 18 May, 2023 09:17pm PTA cracks down on illegal ISPs in Lahore and Rawalpindi Raids were made in conjunction with the FIA
Technology Updated 13 May, 2023 01:21pm Twitter, Facebook, YouTube down again shortly after restoration Govt restored internet services on Friday evening after three days
Pakistan Published 01 Feb, 2023 07:01pm Wikipedia services degraded in Pakistan over ‘sacrilegious content’ The free online encyclopedia platform was approached by the authority for the removal of the content
Life & Style Updated 24 Feb, 2023 01:51pm Mehwish Hayat’s lawyer says FIA hasn’t removed defamatory social media content FIA is claiming that we are working, and a progress report has also been submitted
Technology Updated 25 May, 2022 09:47pm Fact check: Will internet not work in Pakistan for the next two days? PTA has refuted claims by a local media organisation