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PUBG Ban: Fawad Chaudhry opposes PTA’s decision

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 by Web Desk

Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Science and Technology has said that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) should not force a ban on the popular multiplayer online battle game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). Taking to his twitter handle on Sunday, Fawad Chaudhry “PTA should not ban the game called PUBG. While I am personally against such ban”, he … Read more

TikTok ban: PTI submits resolution in Punjab Assembly

July 18, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Lahore: Voices have been raised in the Assembly regarding the ban on video-sharing mobile application TikTok in Pakistan. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and member of Seemabia Tahir has submitted a resolution in the Punjab Assembly regarding the ban on TikTok. The text of the resolution submitted by Seemabia Tahir said, “Religions are being ridiculed in … Read more

TikTok faces $155,000 fine for mishandling child data in South Korea

July 16, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Popular video-sharing application, TikTok, has been under scrutiny for its subpar data handling methods and ties with the Chinese government. The application was recently banned in India and is currently undergoing a few trials in the US as well.

According to a recent report, TikTok developers are in deep waters in South Korea as well. The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) has fined the company for 186 million or $155,000 for mishandling of child data.

According to the details, KCC acts as the regulator and overwatches the country’s telecommunications and data related sectors just like Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

The fine follows reports of ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, failing to protect users’ private data specifically youngsters in the region.

LHC petition seeks ban on TikTok, says it is peddling vulgarity

July 14, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

A lawyer approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday seeking its directives for the authorities concerned to ban highly popular social media app TikTok in Pakistan.

Advocate Nadeem Sarwar states in his petition that the video-sharing app is disastrous for the younger generation as it is not only leading to wastage of time and money but also peddling vulgarity.

Besides, he submitted, acts of blackmailing and harassment are on the rise because of TikTok. If not banned, it would prove to be harmful to the country’s social fabric, he added.

Therefore, he pleaded with the high court issued directives for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to impose a permanent ban on the use of TikTok.

PUBG ban: PTA to take final decision today

July 9, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has concluded hearing whether ban on online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) will be extended or removed.

The authority, earlier issued a hearing notice to all respondents. It had allowed them to join the meeting via video link because of the ongoing coronavirus situation.

Meanwhile, #PTALiftBanOnPUBG is trending on Twitter as social media users demand to lift PUBG ban from Pakistan.

A temporary ban was imposed on the battle royale game on July 1. The authority said it received ‘numerous complaints against PUBG wherein it is stated that the game is addictive, wastage of time and poses a serious negative impact on the physical and psychological health of children.’

Petitions were filed against the ban in the Sindh High Court (SHC) and the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

PUBG Ban: Will the ban on the game be extended or removed?

July 8, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

PUBG Season 8 Begins from July 22 on PC, July 30 on consoles

The fate of online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) will be decided tomorrow that is July 9th by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). PTA will decide if the ban on the game will be extended or removed for the use. According to details, the authority has issued a hearing notice to all respondents. The meeting will … Read more

PTA website server gets down after banning PUBG in Pakistan

July 2, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) website has reportedly been down after it banned PUBG in Pakistan. According to PTA’s spokesman, the website’s server got down due to heavy traffic on the site. It is because of the public response to PUBG’s ban caused the traffic on PTA’s website. The spokesman further said that the PTA is … Read more

PTA bans PUBG in Pakistan

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Waqar Zaka & other PUBG lovers demand justice from government

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has banned the game PUBG across Pakistan today. According to a statement issued by PTA’s spokesperson, PUBG’s game service has been temporarily suspended in Pakistan. Press Release: In view of complaints received from different segments of society, PTA has decided to temporarily suspend the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) game. pic.twitter.com/ZUea4G277k — PTA … Read more

PTA to decide to ban PUBG in Pakistan after LHC orders

May 18, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was directed by Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday to decide to ban famous mobile phone online game, Player Unknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) in the country. According to the details, Justice Atir Mahmood headed a division bench of the LHC and heard a petition from a citizen, Faizan Maqsood against the online … Read more

Important initiative of PTA for mobile users

May 15, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been extended the deadlines of Mobile device blocking to June 3 due to Coronavirus outbreak. According to the details, extension was made to ensure easy access to the people and social distance in the current situation. The statement of PTA said, “The extension has been given to provide relief and … Read more

PTA extends deadline for blocking Non-registered IMEIs till 19 May

April 18, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has extended the deadline for blocking unregulated IMEIs by 30 days. PTA has extended the date amid coronavirus in order to provide facilitation and relief to the people and also to make sure social distancing is maintained. The blocking of mobile devices that compliant with PTA regulations … Read more

PTCL official logo changed to pink for Pinktober

October 29, 2019 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has concluded its month long campaign on Breast Cancer awareness in the month of October. The month-long digital campaign was undertaken to create awareness in not only female employees but all staff members at the organization. PTCL’s virtual club for its female employees, The Pink Club, organized an event to … Read more

Pakistan will soon drive towards 5G technology

August 22, 2019 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan has become the first country in South East Asia to have tested 5G. Spearheading the digital innovation, a private Chinese telecom company has conducted a successful test of using 5G in Pakistan. 5G will unfold a new digital revolution in the country as the test has put Pakistan on the elite list of countries … Read more

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