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Pak Govt to Centralize Citizen Data through ‘Digital ID’ Bill for Improved Governance, E-services
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The federal government is set to present the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024 in the National Assembly today, introducing a unified digital identity for every…
PTA Issues Alert on “regreSSHion” Vulnerability in OpenSSH for Linux Systems
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a Cyber Security Advisory regarding a critical vulnerability in OpenSSH’s server component on Linux systems. The flaw, known…
PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Mobile Boosters
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Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Karachi, in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle Karachi, successfully conducted a raid against…
PTA Registers VPNs for 20,000 Users; Here’s How to Register
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully registered 20,000 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the country, and the registration process remains ongoing. The initiative is…
Meta Receives PTA Report Highlighting Over 1,000 Fake IDs and 37 Hacks in 2024
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ISLAMABAD: In 2024, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, received 1,043 reports of fake identifications from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). As a…
PTA Makes VPN Registration for Freelancers Simple with Mobile Numbers
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ISLAMABAD: A virtual private network (VPN) can now be registered using a mobile phone number, according to the country’s internet regulator. To facilitate the legitimate,…
First Cybercrime Case Filed Over Spreading Fake News in Pakistan
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KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing in Karachi has registered its first case against individuals for disseminating fabricated and misleading news online.…
Here’s How Freelancers Can Now Register VPNs via Mobile Numbers
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently announced a new initiative that permits freelancers to register Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) utilizing their mobile numbers. This measure…
Iphone 16 Failed to Make a Mark on Pakistani Market like Predecessors: Here’s Why
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The primary reason for the underperformance of Apple’s newly launched iPhone 16 in Pakistan, compared to earlier models, is its high price, not much changes…
PTA and NCERT Sign MoU to Strengthen Cybersecurity Resilience
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Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) and the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in…
Is Elon Musk’s Internet Company ‘Starlink’ Coming to Pakistan?
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Islamabad: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja stated at a Senate Standing Committee hearing on IT and Telecommunication on Thursday, December…
iPhone 16 Series PTA Tax Update for December 2024 in Pakistan
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Are you thinking of bringing an Apple iPhone 16 model to Pakistan or sending it to loved ones? Here’s the catch: without paying the PTA…
Government Takes Action Against Online Terrorist Activities and Illegal SIM Cards
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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared that the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will take strong measures against restricted terrorist organizations that…
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