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PTA, FIA Take Action Against Illegal International SIM Sales
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing, has launched a nationwide crackdown against the illegal…
PTA, MCMC, and Nokia Advance 5G Innovation and Digital Cooperation
Islamabad: The Masterclass on “5G and Beyond: Shaping the Future of Connectivity” began today, marking a key milestone in Pakistan-Malaysia digital collaboration. Hosted by the…
CCP Flags Transparency Issues in PTCL-Telenor Merger Review
Islamabad: State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja informed the National Assembly on Friday that the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) had…
PTA Finalizes Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations, Awaiting ECC and Cabinet Approval
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has completed the draft of the Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations, which have undergone review by the Law and Justice…
PTA to Enhance Biometric Verification with Facial Recognition and IRIS Technology
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced plans to enhance biometric verification by incorporating facial recognition and iris scanning technology, moving beyond traditional fingerprint-based…
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…
