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PTA and TikTok’s MoU Aims to Protect Pakistani Youth Online

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PTA and TikTok's MoU Aims to Protect Pakistani Youth Online

PTA and TikTok sign MoU for digital safety in Pakistan’s government schools. The initiative includes training and guidance for educators, parents, and students. Delivery methods: workshops, seminars, webinars, and awareness videos. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, aiming to advance digital safety measures within government schools … Read more

PTA receives over 350 social media complaints daily

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PTA receives over 350 social media complaints daily

The PTA receives about 350 complaints about social media content every day. Social media companies have blocked 80% of the content flagged by the PTA. The spread of false information on social media is a challenge. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is grappling with problematic and contentious content on social media. As per a PTA … Read more

PTA received nearly 13,000 complaints against telcos in July

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PTA received nearly 13,000 complaints against telcos in July

The PTA received 13,459 complaints from telecom consumers in July 2023. La majorité des complaints (12,826) étaient against cellular mobile operators (CMOs). The resolution rate for basic telephony was 79.71 percent and for ISPs was 89.28 percent. In July 2023, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received 13,459 complaints from telecom consumers regarding various telecom and cellular … Read more

PTA resolved 98.7% of consumer complaints in last 12 months

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PTA resolved 98.7% of consumer complaints in last 12 months

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) resolved 98.7% of consumer complaints in the past year. The PTA fully addressed 37.4% of consumer complaints and partially resolved 7.2% of the complaints. Over the past two years, the PTA has resolved 99.5% of consumer complaints. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) resolved 98.7% of consumer complaints in the past … Read more

PTA Resolves 98.7% of Consumer Complaints in 12 Months

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PTA Resolves 98.7% of Consumer Complaints in 12 Months

PTA resolved 98.7% of consumer complaints in the past year. PTA achieved a 99.5% complaint resolution rate over the past two years. PTA addressed all complaints received in the previous year. In the past year, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) successfully resolved 98.7 percent of consumer complaints it received. Based on available records, PTA effectively … Read more

PTA enables tax-free registration of mobile phones for 120 days

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PTA enables tax-free registration of mobile phones for 120 days

The PTA launches the Temporary Mobile Registration System (TMRS) for overseas Pakistanis and foreign visitors. TMRS enables tax-free registration of personal mobile phones for up to 120 days for visitors. The Prime Minister emphasizes excellent connectivity services for visitors to Pakistan. Today, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s Temporary Mobile … Read more

PTA Taxes on iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max in Pakistan

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Latest Customs Value in Pakistan- June 2024

The demand for iPhones in Pakistan is increasing, leading to higher prices. Older generation models, like the iPhone 12, are also becoming more expensive. The specific taxes imposed on iPhones vary depending on the model and specifications of the device. The demand for iPhones in Pakistan is experiencing a significant surge, resulting in elevated prices … Read more

PTA blocks Wikipedia over blasphemous content

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PTA Wikipedia

PTA blocked Wikipedia over blasphemous content The platform is being blocked for 48 hours Restoration would subject to removal of unlawful content ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked the services of Wikipedia in the country over blasphemous content. The PTA said in a statement that the website failed to remove the blasphemous content. It … Read more

PTA to introduce National Roaming in Balochistan

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National Roaming in Balochistan

PTA is preparing to introduce National Roaming in Balochistan. 95 percent of the towers in Gwadar district now have 4G internet connectivity. Senator Afnanullah Khan noted that Gwadar district needs special attention. The government is preparing to introduce National Roaming in Balochistan, with the exception of places that do not harm the commercial interests of … Read more

Telcos are still working to restore connectivity in flood-affected areas

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Telcos

PTA also reported that the optical fibre backhaul that provides nationwide access has been fully restored. It should be noted that the number of non-functional sites stood at 320 on September 6th. The number of non-operational telecom sites has decreased to 163 as a consequence of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) and telecom operators’ ongoing … Read more

PTA warns people fraud calls and messages. Here’s how to report

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pta fraud messages

The PTA has issued a warning to its residents about an increase in fraudulent calls and messages. The PTA advises consumers to report fraudulent messages rather than respond to them. It also cautions against giving these con artists access to your personal or financial information. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to … Read more

PTA disables website hosting stolen SECP data

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SECP information

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) was able to shut down an illegal website on Saturday. New safety measures have been put in place to ensure this doesn’t happen again. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Saturday was able to shut down an illegal website that stole company data from … Read more

PTA gave 3 cellular firms 6 months to improve and maintain service quality

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PTA

PTA gave three cellular firms six months to improve and maintain service quality according to KPIs. The Authority issued show cause notices to three operators for failing to achieve or exceed QoS standards. The PTA believes that the licensee must meet the QoS requirements outlined in the licence conditions and other enabling statutory provisions. Pakistan … Read more

PTA dispels rumors of a new Pakistani domain name system

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PTA

PTA issues a public statement in response to reports about a new Domain Name System. The telecom authority states that it will not establish centralized DNS control. The authority is only automating the blocking of illicit content from the Internet. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issues a public statement in response to reports about a … Read more

PTA receives Rs. 19.39 billion as the third instalment of the license renewal fee

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Two Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), Telenor Pakistan and Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd, paid the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Rs 19.39 billion (equal to $98.49 million) as the third instalment of license renewal fees (Jazz). The money has gone into the Federal Consolidated Fund (FCF). With this contribution, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s total deposits in the Federal … Read more

Free mobile services being provided to people stranded in Murree, Galliat

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On the directions of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the cellular mobile operators have extended free calling facility on their own network to users with zero balance, stranded in Murree and Galliat areas. “In view of an emergency situation in Murree and Galliat areas, the mobile phone users, currently present in these areas with no balance, … Read more

PTA introduce live finger detection to prevent fake SIM cards

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SIM cards

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued SIM cards using biometric verification; however, due to an increase in the number of false SIM cards being issued, the PTA is considering switching to Live Finger Detection (LFC) devices. According to the media reports, fake SIM cards have become a major problem for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the … Read more

PTCL users will face slow internet speed for some days

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PTCl

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) announced on Monday that it had created alternate bandwidth routes to suit the needs of internet users in Pakistan, but consumers may still experience poor connections for a few days. The service provider’s announcement came just hours after South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 4 (SEA-ME-WE 4) underwater cable failed, affecting … Read more

Mobile manufacturing leads ‘Make-in-Pakistan’ policy: Razak Dawood

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Mobile manufacturing

ISLAMABAD: Mobile manufacturing in Pakistan is part of the government’s “Make in Pakistan” policy, which will boost domestic exports, a senior official said. “Our vision is to make Pakistan a hub of mobile phone manufacturing and export and the export of mobile phones will soon start that will earn foreign exchange for the country,” Adviser … Read more

PTA blocks over 175,000 illegal IMEI devices

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PTA blocks over 175,000 illegal IMEI devices

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 175,000 illegal Internet Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) devices since it introduced a mechanism to prevent the use of stolen mobile phones under the Device Identification Registration & Blocking System (DIRBS). Besides, the authority identified and blocked around 26.03 million fake and replica mobile devices from the … Read more

‘Manufactured in Pakistan’ phones exported to UAE

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'Manufactured in Pakistan' phones exported to UAE

Pakistan has become the smartphone exporter after sending the first-ever shipment tagged ‘Manufactured in Pakistan’ to United Arab Emirates (UAE). On Friday, Inovi Telecom exported a shipment of 5,500 4G-enabled smartphones to the UAE. Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razzak Dawood confirmed this news through his Twitter post. “It’s … Read more

Vivo: Chinese smartphone company sets up production unit in Pakistan

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Vivo: Chinese smartphone company sets up production unit in Pakistan

Vivo, a Chinese mobile manufacturing company, has set up a production plant in Pakistan. Abdul Razaq Dawood, in a series of tweets, congratulated Vivo, mentioning that this development will not only create job opportunities but also make smartphones more accessible to people across the country at lower costs. “I congratulate Vivo Pakistan Mobile on setting … Read more

PTA blocks use of TikTok app and website in Pakistan

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PTA bans TikTok

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has on Wednesday declared it had blocked the popular video-sharing application TikTok in Pakistan over “inappropriate content”.

“In the light of relevant provisions of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016, PTA has blocked access to TikTok App and website in the country,” PTA said in its official tweet.

“The action has been taken due to the continuous presence of inappropriate content on the platform and its failure to take such content down,” it added.

Sindh High Court Directs PTA To Restore TikTok In Pakistan

Earlier, the Sindh High Court (SHC) had announced to lift the ban from TikTok, one of the most popular video-sharing applications globally.

The SHC had reversed the decision on banning TikTok and directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to restore the application.

The court, however, has directed the PTA to expedite the disposal of LGBT related applications.

Moreover, the PTA has promised to dispose of the complaints by July 5.

On Thursday, Tiktok issued a response message to the Sindh High Court’s (SHC) order to ban the app across Pakistan.

Previously, the SHC ordered to suspend the video-sharing app TikTok across the country over immoral and objectionable content.

“The creativity and passion of our community has brought joy to households across Pakistan and provided a home for incredibly talented creators,” said TikTok in a statement.

“We have grown our local-language moderation capacity for Pakistan, and work diligently to review and take action on content in violation of our Community Guidelines,” it added.

“We continue to work with regulators, and look forward to serving the millions of TikTok users and creators in Pakistan who have found a home for creativity, fun and vital economic opportunities for many years to come,” the statement by TikTok concluded.

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REDtone Digital to bring Google Cloud, Education technologies to Pakistan

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redtone group

KARACHI: REDtone Group announced that REDtone Digital Services (RDS) has joined the Google Cloud Partner Advantage program to bring cloud technologies to Pakistan, a statement said on Tuesday. This is a huge achievement for the business ecosystem of Pakistan. Through RDS, the public and private sector organisations, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and startups will … Read more

Sindh High Court Directs PTA To Restore TikTok In Pakistan

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TikTok outage today: video-sharing app goes down for several hours

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday announced to lift the ban from TikTok, one of the most popular video-sharing applications globally.

According to the details, the SHC reverses the decision on banning TikTok and directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to restore the application.

The court, however, has directed the PTA to expedite the disposal of LGBT related applications.

Moreover, the PTA has promised to dispose of the complaints by July 5.

On Thursday, Tiktok issued a response message to the Sindh High Court’s (SHC) order to ban the app across Pakistan.

Earlier this week, the SHC ordered to suspend the video-sharing app TikTok across the country over immoral and objectionable content.

“The creativity and passion of our community has brought joy to households across Pakistan and provided a home for incredibly talented creators,” said TikTok in a statement.

“We have grown our local-language moderation capacity for Pakistan, and work diligently to review and take action on content in violation of our Community Guidelines,” it added.

“We continue to work with regulators, and look forward to serving the millions of TikTok users and creators in Pakistan who have found a home for creativity, fun and vital economic opportunities for many years to come,” the statement by TikTok concluded.

Ban Lifted For The Second Time

Back in April, Pakistan, for the second time, had removed a ban on TikTok consequent to a local high court’s order.

This was done almost a month after the same judicature had directed PTA to “immediately block access” of the TikTok service.

However, PTA had also issued a strict warning to TikTok against “vulgar and objectionable content”, which it was told to remove.

The authority said in a press release shared on Twitter, “PTA has issued directions to the service providers to unblock access to the TikTok App.”

It also warned, “the TikTok App management has been told to ensure that vulgar and objectionable content are to be made inaccessible in accordance with the PECA provisions and directions of the Honorable Court.”

PHC Chief Justice Qaiser Rashid Khan had stated to the PTA’s director-general that the body should have a system that could differentiate between “good and bad”.

Justice Qaiser had said, “When PTA takes action [against immoral content], people will not upload such videos,” to which the latter said the authority had spoken to TikTok to block repeat offenders.

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TikTok issues statement In Response To The Ban Imposed by SHC

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TikTok responds to SHC's ban in Pakistan

Tiktok has issued a response message to the Sindh High Court’s (SHC) order to ban the app across Pakistan.

Earlier this week, the SHC had ordered to suspend the video-sharing app TikTok across the country over immoral and objectionable content.

“The creativity and passion of our community has brought joy to households across Pakistan and provided a home for incredibly talented creators,” said TikTok in a statement.

“We have grown our local-language moderation capacity for Pakistan, and work diligently to review and take action on content in violation of our Community Guidelines,” it added.

“We continue to work with regulators, and look forward to serving the millions of TikTok users and creators in Pakistan who have found a home for creativity, fun and vital economic opportunities for many years to come,” the statement by TikTok concluded.

The SHC has issued a notice to the attorney general of Pakistan and directed him to follow the orders and get the app suspended.

Presenting his arguments in the court, the petitioner’s lawyer said Peshawar High Court had earlier banned TikTok as some videos uploaded on the platform are “immoral and against the teachings of Islam.”

The lawyer said his client had approached the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) before moving the court, however, the PTA did not do anything in this regard.

The court has summoned the parties involved in the case on July 8.

Ban Lifted For The Second Time

Back in April, Pakistan, for the second time, had removed a ban on TikTok consequent to a local high court’s order.

This was done almost a month after the same judicature had directed PTA to “immediately block access” of the TikTok service.

However, PTA had also issued a strict warning to TikTok against “vulgar and objectionable content”, which it was told to remove.

The authority said in a press release shared on Twitter, “PTA has issued directions to the service providers to unblock access to the TikTok App.”

It also warned, “the TikTok App management has been told to ensure that vulgar and objectionable content are to be made inaccessible in accordance with the PECA provisions and directions of the Honorable Court.”

PHC Chief Justice Qaiser Rashid Khan had stated to the PTA’s director-general that the body should have a system that could differentiate between “good and bad”.

Justice Qaiser had said, “When PTA takes action [against immoral content], people will not upload such videos,” to which the latter said the authority had spoken to TikTok to block repeat offenders.

Read more

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