Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA)
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Pakistan Sets New Timeline
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Pakistan is moving forward with 5G rollout as the government announces a new auction timeline. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set the first quarter of…
3G/4G Services Suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
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Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control accorded approval to suspend 3G/4G services in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for 10th October, 2025. The…
PTA Website Revamped: Improved Accessibility and Urdu Support
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a revamped version of its official website www.pta.gov.pk, with a fresh design and major accessibility upgrades. The redesign…
Mercantile iPhone 16 Models Hit by Massive Software Glitches in Pakistan
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Reports of a critical flaw in the newly launched Mercantile iPhone 16 series have left Pakistani consumers frustrated and helpless. Reports indicate that the warranty…
PTA Takes Action Against Online Gambling After Government Advisory
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 184 betting and gambling websites and apps, as disclosed by the Cabinet Division. Under Section 37 of…
Wateen Telecom Must Pay Rs6.25 Billion to Retain LDI License: PTA
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Wateen Telecom must pay Rs6.25 billion in outstanding dues to keep its Long Distance and International (LDI) License. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced the…
PTA Partners with Opensignal to Strengthen Network Quality Monitoring Across Pakistan
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Islamabad (10th July 2025): Opensignal, an independent global network analytics organization, will support the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in strengthening the capability of monitoring and…
MVNO Framework Delay Raises Concerns in Telecom Market
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The long-awaited MVNO framework delay has created uncertainty in Pakistan’s telecom market, as the policy—aimed at inviting new investments and enabling small telecom players—awaits approval…
PTA Initiates VPN Licensing in Pakistan to Regulate Online Privacy Tools
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to formalize the use of online privacy tools, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated VPN licensing in Pakistan under…
Jazz Tops List of Telecom Complaints Received by PTA in March 2025
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ISLAMABAD: Jazz received the highest number of telecom complaints in Pakistan during March 2025, according to official data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).…
PTA Cracks Down on Illegal SIM Issuance at Ufone and Zong Franchises in Quetta and Gujrat
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ISLAMABAD: In a continued effort to combat illegal SIM issuance, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime…
Zong Fined Rs68.9 Million as PTA Cracks Down on Peshawar’s Poor Telecom Services
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a hefty Rs68.9 million fine on Zong for failing to meet service quality standards in Peshawar, while issuing…
Starlink Nears Final Approval for Launch in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is on the brink of welcoming Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, as it inches closer to receiving formal authorization for operations in…
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