PTA Reports Rise in 3G/4G Users and Teledensity in Pakistan for March 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the number of 3G/4G users in Pakistan as well as mobile penetration…

LDI Telecom Dues Recovery Faces Delay Amid PTA, IT Ministry Deadlock

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The recovery of Rs78 billion in outstanding dues from Long Distance International (LDI) telecom operators has reached a standstill, as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)…

PTA Introduces Outside Plant Code and In-Building Cabling Standards in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the development of unified Outside Plant Code and In-Building Cabling Standards in Pakistan to enhance the compatibility,…

PTA LDI License Renewal Talks Begin Over Rs78 Billion in Unpaid Dues

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to begin crucial meetings on PTA LDI license renewal from April 9, summoning nine Long Distance International…

PTA to Block Phones with Fake IMEI Numbers in Nationwide Crackdown

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a major move to curb the spread of counterfeit mobile phones, Pakistani authorities have launched a crackdown on devices with fake IMEI numbers,…

Punjab Govt Issues Warning on Fake Arms License Website

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has uncovered a deceptive website that falsely claims to offer arms license services, misleading citizens into sharing personal details and…

Internet Shutdown in Quetta Disrupts Daily Life

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Quetta experienced another internet shutdown on Friday, leaving residents frustrated as authorities provided no official explanation for the suspension. The outage has significantly affected multiple…

PTA & FIA Raid Ufone Franchise in Mianwali Over Illegal SIM Issuance

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, Lahore, has intensified its crackdown on illegal SIM…

PTA Pins Blame on Mobile Phone Manufacturers Amid IMEI Theft Scandal

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is at the center of a growing scandal following allegations that millions of IMEI numbers have been stolen and…

PTA Approved Phones Turning Non-PTA: 1 Million IMEIs Become Vulnerable

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a shocking revelation, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) online security system has allegedly suffered a major breach, leading to the theft of over one…

PTA Receives New VPN Registration Applications Amid Licensing Expansion

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received applications from two additional companies seeking approval to operate as VPN service providers in the country. This…

Senate IT Committee Reviews LDI Telecom Dues

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology convened to discuss the outstanding dues of Long-Distance and International (LDI) telecom companies, with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…

PTA Cracks Down on Illegal Internet Activities in Gilgit

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), has taken decisive action against illegal internet sales and unauthorized telecommunications…

Get Alerts