Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
PTA Blocks Stolen Phones and Bans 55 Million Counterfeits in Crackdown
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 826,000 stolen mobile devices reported through its Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS). In addition, 55 million…
PTA Takes Legal Action to Recover Rs. 80 Billion from LDI Operators
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has initiated an enforcement action against Long Distance and International (LDI) operators. This case focuses on unpaid Access Promotion Contribution…
PTA Issues Emergency Advisory Amid Flood Crisis
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an advisory for telecom operators to ensure the provision of uninterrupted telecom services and contingency plans given…
Massive Blow to Huawei as PTA Suspends Vehicle Tracking License
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
