ISLAMABAD: Zong 4G, Pakistan’s cellular and digital services frontrunner and the CSR leader in the local ICT arena, has signed an agreement with the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) to promote gender inclusion in the workplace and beyond, a statement said. Since its inception, inclusion of women at all levels of employment and society has been … Read more
Joyo Technology Pakistan Pvt Ltd and BIGO Service Pakistan Pvt Ltd, which make the popular video-sharing apps Snack Video and Live/Likee, have registered with the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) for the first time under the “Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules, 2021,” respectively. A statement issued by the PTA … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday lifted the ban on TikTok after assurances from the social media platform. PTA restored the services on assurances that the popular video-sharing platform will control immoral and indecent content. The statement added that following the imposition of the ban on July 20, 2021, PTA remained in contact … Read more
Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has directed Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to send mandatory confirmation messages to their customers to enable Value Added Services (VAS) so that their consent for the services To be obtained. The PTA statement further directed the operators to submit a report within three weeks of the issuance of the order. The … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has directed the management of the social networking site Twitter to immediately block or remove insulting tweets and trends against the superior judiciary. The PTA has told Twitter management that the presence of such content or trends does not fall under the definition of freedom of expression, so it should … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has introduced a new automatic ‘Lost and Stolen Device System’ (LSDS) to block stolen, lost and snatched mobile phones. A press release issued by PTA said that the new system would be helpful for users who want to block their mobile phone in case it is stolen, snatched or lost. … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) stated, “a net increase of around 15% in internet usage was witnessed since last week as the country fights against COVID-19”. PTA further stated that in a press release that the increase has been observed due to increased online activities by educational institutions and businesses and, ‘work from home’ policy … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has allowed non-commercial trials for the latest 5G wireless technology for digital cellular networks in Pakistan. According to details, PTA has allowed two private mobile operators to conduct needful tests to check the usability and delivery of the technology. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has also formed a … Read more
