Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA)
Mercantile iPhone 16 Models Hit by Massive Software Glitches in Pakistan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
PTA Approves Two VPN Service Providers Under Class License
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the applications of Zettabyte and Alpha 3 Cubic for the Class License for the Provision of Data…
PTA Introduces MVNO Licensing to Revolutionize Pakistan’s Telecom Industry
As Pakistan moves closer to nationwide digitalization, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) licensing framework to transform the telecom industry. This groundbreaking…
November Sees Cellular Subscriptions Fall to 193.238 Million
ISLAMABAD: Data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) shows that in November 2024, there was a decrease in the number of cellular customers, 3G/4G users,…
