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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Makes Toll-Free Numbers Free for All Mobile Users
In a significant move aimed at making essential services more accessible, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that calls to Toll-Free Numbers (TFNs), beginning…
PTA Clarifies Spectrum Cap Enforcement in 5G Auction Rules
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has categorically clarified that spectrum caps will be strictly enforced at the point of bid submission in the upcoming spectrum…
PTA Fixes Bid Price Bands, Blocks Non-Rounded Offers in Spectrum Auction
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has further tightened the bidding framework for the upcoming spectrum auction, clarifying that telecom operators will only be allowed to submit…
PTA Tightens Rules Ahead of 5G Spectrum auction, Blocks Tactical “Zero Bids” by Incumbents
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has barred incumbent telecom operators from submitting zero or partial bids in the first round of the upcoming spectrum auction, warning that…
PTA Warns Public Against Rising Scam Calls and Online Fraud
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to the public amid a growing surge in scam calls and online fraud, urging citizens to…
Parents Asked to Monitor Screen Time as PTA Raises Concerns
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged parents to set clear screen time limits for children, warning that excessive and unmanaged internet use can negatively…
Now You Don’t Need Towers to Rule Telecom
For decades, entering the telecommunications industry in Pakistan felt like scaling an “Mount Everest” peak. Launching a mobile network required billions in capital, a sprawling…
PTA Blocks 6.5 Million Adult Websites as Crackdown Intensifies
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked over 6.5 million pornographic websites using its Web Monitoring System (WMS), official documents reveal. The system, managed by…
PTA Announces New Policy to Prevent SIM Blocking for Overseas Pakistanis
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new option for overseas Pakistanis who want to keep their local mobile numbers active while living abroad.…
PTA Introduces SIM Retention Facility for Overseas Pakistanis
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new SIM retention facility to prevent Pakistani mobile numbers from being blocked during extended stays abroad, offering…
SBP Kicks-off Implementation of ‘WE’ Finance Code to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially started implementing the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-Finance) Code, a strategic initiative designed to increase financial access for…
PTA Responds to Viral Internet Slowdown Claims
In an official clarification issued on January 14, 2026, PTA stated that reports circulating on social media about possible internet disruption or slowdown are incorrect…
PTA Sets Consumer Protection Rules Ahead of Pakistan’s 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued strict service and consumer protection rules for telecom operators ahead of Pakistan’s first-ever 5G spectrum auction, expected in…
