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

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ 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…

PTA Officers’ Salaries and Allowances See Major Increase Over Three Years

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The salaries and allowances of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officers have risen steadily over the past three years, according to official records seen by…

Telecom Equipment Standards Await Cabinet Approval

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has forwarded the proposed Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations to the Cabinet Committee for Legislative Cases (CCLC)…

PTA Chairman Meets Starlink Team at MWC 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards enhancing Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman held discussions with the…

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