Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Massive Blow to Huawei as PTA Suspends Vehicle Tracking License
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In a major regulatory move, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended Huawei Technologies Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited’s license, according to a copy of the order…
PTA Seizes 16,000 SIMs, Gateways in Major Crackdown
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In a decisive move to secure the country’s telecom network, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a fresh crackdown on illegal SIM operations, carrying…
PTA Registers 8 Local VPN Services, 4 Now Operational
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially registered eight Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers, with four receiving operational clearance under the country’s regulatory…
PTA and Meta Hold Workshop on ‘Counter Terrorism in the Digital Age’
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Meta, organized a high-level workshop on “Counter Terrorism in the Digital Age” at PTA Headquarters on Tuesday.…
PTA Blocks 105,296 Blasphemous Links on Websites and Social Apps
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Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 105,296 URLs containing blasphemous content across websites, apps, and social media platforms. This was revealed to the National…
Jazz, Zong Top PTA Complaint List as 10,000 Consumer Complaints Filed in May
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received more than 10,000 complaints from telecom consumers in May 2025 against various operators. According to official data, 9,792 complaints—97.92…
PTA Introduces Free WiFi Hotspots for Students Across These Universities
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In celebration of reaching 200 million telecom subscribers, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a nationwide initiative to install free WiFi hotspots for students…
PTA Suspends LDI License Applications Amid Low Business Demand
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the acceptance of applications for Long Distance and International (LDI) Licenses due to low market competition and…
Say Hello to Mercantile Preferred Partners (MPP) – Upgrading Your iPhone in Pakistan Just Got Smarter
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Eyeing the new iPhone 16 but tired of the usual trade-in hassle? Mercantile has you covered. Upgrading your iPhone shouldn’t feel like a gamble —…
FBR Imposes 10% Duty on Satellite Mobile Phones in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge Customs Duty of 10 percent on the import of ‘Satellite mobile phone, whether or not functional…
PTA Raids Gilgit Shop for Cloned Phone Scam
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Gilgit, working in “close collaboration” with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Gilgit, executed a precision raid…
SCOM Helpline Failure Leaves Users Cut Off from PTA Support
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has flagged a critical SCOM helpline issue that prevented all of its subscribers from reaching the regulator’s main complaint number,…
Zong Records Highest Billings Complaints, PTA Survey Reveals
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Zong has recorded the highest billing complaint rate in Q1 2025, according to the PTA’s Customer Service Performance Survey. Despite efficient resolution times, the volume…
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