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PTA Advises Buyers to Verify FBR Tax Compliance Before Purchasing Mobile Devices
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) advises all consumers to verify the tax payment status of mobile devices before making any purchase. Buyers must ensure…
Starlink’s Potential Launch in Pakistan Could Challenge Local Internet Providers
ISLAMABAD: Amid slow speed and internet services issues in the country, Starlink internet services, if launch in Pakistan, would pose serious challenges for existing operators,…
SECP Denies Allegations of Delaying Ufone-Telenor Merger, Clarifies Regulatory Role
Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially denied reports suggesting that it is responsible for delaying the Ufone-Telenor Pakistan merger. In…
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Imports Drop 7.46% in H1 FY2024-25
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan mobile phone imports totaled $733.425 million in the first half (July-December) of fiscal year 2024-25, showing a 7.46% decline compared to $792.581 million…
KP writes to PTA over mobile network and internet disruptions
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has raised concerns over mobile network and internet disruptions in government offices across the province. Dr. Shafqat Ijaz, the…
PTCL-Ufone and Telenor Pakistan Merger Delayed by CCP Review
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd’s Ufone acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, announced nearly a year ago, is facing a regulatory setback, causing a delay in…
PTA to Begin Issuing Fixed Satellite Service Licences in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is preparing to issue licences for Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in Pakistan, aiming to enhance satellite-based communication services within…
PTA Issues Warning About Critical Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised users to quickly update their Google Chrome browsers because two serious security issues have been found. The advisory…
IT Ministry Working on Automated System for Streamlining Right of Way Approvals
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) is developing a new online automated system to simplify the process for telecom operators in obtaining Right…
Senate Committee to Review Digital Nation Pakistan Bill on January 27
Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology is set to deliberate on the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill on Monday, January 27, 2025. The meeting,…
DIRBS Mobile Registration Service Unavailable for 12 Hours Starting January 24
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that its Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) will undergo scheduled maintenance from 8:00 PM on January…
Starlink Plans to Establish Ground Stations in Pakistan
Starlink, the satellite internet service provider owned by Elon Musk, has officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the name…
Pakistan Delays Starlink’s Entry Amid Regulatory and Security Concerns
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service cannot commence operations in Pakistan until it secures approval from the…