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Islamabad High Court orders removal of Hafeez-ur-Rehman as Pakistan Telecommunication authority Chairman

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Islamabad High Court orders removal of Hafeez-ur-Rehman as Pakistan Telecommunication authority Chairman

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the immediate removal of Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman from his position as Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), declaring his appointment illegal, according to News. Justice Babar Sattar announced the verdict and released a detailed 99-page judgment. The court ruled that the process used to appoint … Read more

PTA initiates strict oversight and investigation of foreign E-commerce platforms Temu and Shein

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PTA initiates strict oversight and investigation of foreign E-commerce platforms Temu and Shein

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched an investigation into foreign e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein.

This action follows a formal letter from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), which raised serious concerns regarding consumer protection, market regulations, and potential violations of applicable laws.

The CCP’s letter highlighted multiple complaints against Temu, including the sale of counterfeit or recycled products, absence of cash-on-delivery options, and lack of local return facilities. These issues have also caused financial harm to local online sellers.

While complaints against Shein have been fewer, the PTA has initiated a preliminary inquiry and will consult with relevant authorities in the coming days to decide whether to impose legal or technical restrictions.

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FBR gains access to citizens Internet and Call records

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FBR gains access to citizens Internet and Call records

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) can now access people’s internet activity and phone call records when investigating tax fraud. Internet service providers, telecom companies, and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) must share customer details whenever the FBR asks. Tax commissioners can request subscriber names, call logs, internet usage data, and even import or export … Read more

PTA advises mobile buyers to verify tax status before purchase

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PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged consumers to check the tax payment status of mobile devices before making a purchase. In an official statement, PTA emphasized that buyers must confirm that all necessary taxes have been paid and that the device is registered under the correct CNIC or passport category in the Device … Read more

PTA to issue Fixed Satellite Services licences

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PTA to issue Fixed Satellite Services licences

To enhance telecom services across Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced the issuance of Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) licences. The telecom regulator has released a structural draft outlining the rules and regulations for granting these licences. A week after announcing the provision of FSS licences, the PTA is now advancing its plan to … Read more

PTA identifies reasons for internet slowdown in Pakistan

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PTA

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday outlined several factors contributing to reduced internet speeds and service disruptions across the country. In its latest report, the PTA identified the surge in the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as a significant cause of internet slowdowns. “The increased use of VPNs during internet disruptions … Read more

Pakistan’s cellular subscribers cross 193 million

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Pakistan cellular subscribers

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported that the number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan has reached 193,238,238, marking a mobile teledensity of 79.10% as of November 2024. Mobile broadband subscribers grew to 139 million, achieving a mobile penetration rate of 56.90%. Meanwhile, fixed telephone subscribers were recorded at 3 million, with a fixed teledensity … Read more

Pakistan faces slow internet speeds due to submarine cable damage

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Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Internet users in Pakistan continue to face slow browsing speeds as a result of a fault in the international submarine cable. Officials from the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) reported that 830 gigabytes per second of affected traffic had already been rerouted via alternative channels, with ongoing efforts to shift the remaining … Read more

PTA cites excessive VPN use as cause of internet slowdown

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PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has stated that the recent internet slowdown in Pakistan is primarily due to the increased use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). According to the PTA, the high volume of VPN usage has caused additional strain on the country’s bandwidth, leading to slower internet speeds. In its report, the PTA … Read more

Senate Committee urges PTA to lower mobile taxes amidst 5G rollout plans

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Senate Committee

The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology has called on the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to work towards reducing mobile phone taxes, aiming to make devices more affordable for the public. Acknowledging that tax adjustments fall under the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) jurisdiction, the committee emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to provide financial … Read more

Government sets target for 5G rollout in 2025 with speeds of up to 100 Mbps

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Government

As Pakistan continues to grapple with internet-related challenges throughout the year, the government has set an ambitious target for 2025, focusing on improved broadband access and higher connectivity speeds. “Year of 5G,” 2025 is expected to witness a leap in broadband performance, with plans to achieve average internet speeds of 50 to 100 Mbps and … Read more

PTA Chairman Confirms VPNs Remain Unblocked in Pakistan

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PTA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeez-ur-Rehman clarified on Monday that no Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have been blocked by the PTA, nor is there any intention to do so in the future. Speaking at the launch of the PTA’s Annual Report 2024, Chairman Rehman emphasized that while PTA has the ability to block VPNs, … Read more

PTA Highlights Challenges of 5G Rollout in Pakistan

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PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has outlined several key challenges for the successful introduction of 5G technology in the country, focusing on significant financial investments, slow returns, and the availability of compatible devices. In its report, the PTA stressed the need for extensive investment to upgrade networks and build necessary infrastructure, such as small cells, … Read more

PTA Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2024

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PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2024, which will run from December 9 to December 15. The week-long campaign aims to enhance awareness about digital safety among individuals and consumers, with a focus on online security, data privacy, and the legal framework provided by the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act … Read more

Register Your VPN Using Mobile Numbers: Here’s How

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Register Your VPN

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that individuals without static IP addresses can now register virtual private networks (VPNs) using their mobile numbers. This move is aimed at simplifying the VPN registration process to better support the IT sector, with over 31,000 VPNs already registered, according to the PTA. The authority has encouraged users … Read more

PTA Steps Up Efforts to Block Unregistered VPNs

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Register Your VPN

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated a second trial to block unregistered and illegal Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) operating in the country. This two-day trial involves testing advanced firewall technology to simulate the shutdown of unregistered VPNs. The exercise is part of PTA’s ongoing efforts to regulate VPN usage and ensure adherence to government … Read more

Internet Services to be Suspended in Major Cities Tonight

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Internet Services

Internet and broadband services will be suspended in several key cities, including Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, and Gujranwala, starting from midnight tonight. Mobile phone services, however, will remain operational for the time being. The Interior Ministry has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to enforce the suspension as part of heightened security measures ahead of … Read more

PTA Discloses Total Registered VPNs in Pakistan

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PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) disclosed on Monday that 25,000 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have been registered in the country, according to reports. This revelation came during a Senate Standing Committee on IT meeting chaired by Palwasha Khan in Islamabad. The discussion centered on the ongoing regulation of VPNs, with concerns raised about the … Read more

PTA Simplifies VPN Registration Process for Freelancers

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Shaza Fatima Khawaja

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled an easier Virtual Private Network (VPN) registration process aimed at assisting freelancers and organisations. This updated system allows software houses, call centres, banks, embassies, and freelancers to register their VPNs conveniently through PTA’s official website. Members of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) are also eligible to … Read more

Mobile and Internet Services to Stay Suspended in Select Areas

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Internet Services

QUETTA: Mobile and internet services will remain suspended in parts of Balochistan due to security concerns, on Friday. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the measure has been implemented to maintain law and order as directed by relevant authorities. The suspension follows a deadly blast at the Quetta Railway Station on November 9, which … Read more

Pakistan Blocks Nearly 1 Million Websites for Prohibited Content

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Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked nearly one million websites for distributing blasphemous and prohibited content. According to PTA officials, a total of 101,083 blasphemous URLs and over 844,000 immoral websites have been restricted. This action follows a letter from the Ministry of Religious Affairs urging the PTA to block objectionable content … Read more

PTA Starts Blocking Unregistered VPNs in Pakistan

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IT Companies

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the blocking of unregistered VPNs across the country, citing security concerns and the need for better regulation of VPN usage. According to PTA sources, this action is being enforced through a firewall system designed to identify and temporarily block VPNs that have not been officially registered with the … Read more

PTA Declares Safety of Electronic Devices Not Its Responsibility

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PTA

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s Role in Electronic Device Safety. PTA clarified that it is not responsible for the safety of electronic devices, including identifying explosive materials. PTA says it doesn’t feel responsible for assuring the safety of electronic devices. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has stated that it is not responsible for the safety of electronic … Read more

PTA reports full restoration of internet services across Pakistan

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Slow internet disrupts across Karachi and other cities

Internet services were restored nationwide after a four-month outage caused by an SMW4 underwater cable defect. Further expansions are planned with three new cables from Transworld International and PTCL. Slow internet speeds lag behind international standards, affecting the global digital economy. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that internet services have been restored nationwide following … Read more

PTA Receives More Than 19,000 Complaints About Telecom

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PTA announces cyber security awareness week 2024

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported receiving 19,223 complaints from telecom consumers against various operators in August 2024, with an impressive resolution rate of 99 percent, as 19,061 complaints were successfully addressed. Data revealed that the complaints were filed against a range of telecom providers, including cellular mobile operators (CMOs), Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), … Read more

PTA Conducts A Raid to Curb Illegal SIM Issuance in DG Khan

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PTA set to block THESE mobile phones: Complete details here

The PTA and FIA collaborated on a raid against an illegal SIM issuance operation in DG Khan. The raid resulted in the seizure of BVS devices, SIMs, and digital fingerprints. The PTA’s actions reflect its commitment to eliminating illegal SIM issuance in Pakistan. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Lahore, in collaboration with … Read more

How to Get Your Mobile Phone PTA Approved for Free

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PTA

PTA will not charge any service charges for the registration. There are 3 ways to get the mobile phone devices registered with PTA: online, via USSD code, or at the mobile phone operators’ offices. If you register your device at the mobile phone operators’ offices, you will have to pay Rs. 100 as service charges. … Read more

PTA Licenses New LDI Operator to Boost Competition

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PTA Licenses New LDI Operator to Boost Competition

PTA grants LDI license to Dynasty Telcom (Private) Ltd. Dynasty Telcom has submitted a $0.5 million license fee and $10 million in bank guarantees. This is the third LDI license granted by PTA this year. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted another Long Distance International (LDI) license to a local company known as Dynasty … Read more

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