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Senate Committee Urges PTA to Lower Taxes on Mobile Phones Amid Affordability Concerns
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The Senate Standing Committee has called on the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to reconsider mobile phone taxes, with an emphasis on reducing them to more…
PTA Receives 500 Daily Social Media Complaints, Achieves 80% Content Removal
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) urged major social media platforms to block harmful and inappropriate content as part of an ongoing campaign to stop the…
“If There’s No Legal Provision for Internet Shutdowns, How Is It Being Done?” – Senate IT Committee Questions PTA
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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, held a high-stakes session on Monday, raising critical questions regarding the Pakistan Telecommunication…
PTA and Huawei Pakistan Sign MoU to strengthen collaboration in IT and Telecom sector
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the IT and Telecom sectors.…
No VPN Registration Applications Submitted Yet
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ISLAMABAD: Despite the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) opening the registration process for VPNs on December 19, no companies have yet applied for registration, according to…
PTA Wins Rs. 1.37 Billion Tax Case Against FBR
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) secured a significant legal victory against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) concerning the unauthorized deduction of Rs. 1.37…
PTA Highlights Severe Security Risk in IBM Cognos Analytics
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting critical vulnerabilities in IBM Cognos Analytics. These flaws pose a serious threat, potentially…
New PTA VPN Registration Framework Allows Access to Users’ Browsing Data?
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has commenced the re-registration process for Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers, introducing a new class license system for data…
Over 15,800 Complaints Received by PTA Against Telecom Operators in November 2024
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported receiving a total of 15,861 consumer complaints against telecom operators in November 2024, with an impressive 99% of these…
Telecom Company Zong Ordered to Return Rs2 Billion to Pakistani Users
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed an appeal by CM Pak Limited, operating as Zong, challenging the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) directive to…
PTA Raises Concern Over Low Female Presence in the IT Industry
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The information technology (IT) industry and the digital landscape are experiencing significant growth, yet women in Pakistan remain “alarmingly low” in these fields. In a…
What is Hindering Pakistan’s 5G?
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has identified several obstacles hindering the country’s transition to 5G technology. Despite increasing broadband penetration, Pakistan’s shift to 5G faces…
No Conflict with Telecom Operators Over Rs 78.6 Billion Dues Says Minister
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The Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division has denied any ongoing dispute between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Long Distance & International (LDI) operators…
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