Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PTA ordered to block unauthorized VPNs to stop growing misuse

PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block unauthorized Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), citing their growing misuse as a threat to national security and public morality. In a letter, the ministry highlighted the increasing exploitation of VPNs by terrorists for activities such as concealing communications and facilitating financial transactions. … Read more