PTA
Islamabad Residents Can Access Free Wi-Fi by Using Name and Mobile Number
Islamabad is set to offer free public Wi-Fi across major locations, but users will need to verify their identity before accessing the network. The initiative,…
PTCL Races to Acquire Telenor Ahead of 5G Spectrum Auction
Pakistan’s telecom sector is poised for a major transformation as PTCL moves to acquire Telenor Pakistan, sources familiar with the matter confirmed. The deal, valued…
SECP Raises Alarm as Bogus Trading Platform Exploits Broker Names and Celebrity Images to Mislead Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has raised a new alarm over a wave of online scams exploiting the country’s growing interest in…
PTA Confirms 5130 Telecom Complaints in October 2025 with Jazz at the Top
Pakistan’s telecom sector saw another busy month for consumer complaints in October 2025, with Jazz receiving the highest number of grievances filed with the Pakistan…
PTA Warns Pakistan’s AI Ambitions Could Fail Without High-Speed Internet Upgrades
Pakistan’s new National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025 arrives with bold promises, but its rollout is already straining under the weight of the country’s digital shortcomings.…
PTA Reports 9,000 Mobile Sites Affected by Power Outages
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that roughly 9,000 mobile network sites, around 17% of the country’s total, are currently facing service disruptions due…
Pakistan’s Telecom Revenues Collapse Despite Record Data Usage
Pakistan’s telecom sector is slipping into a deeper financial crunch as fresh data shows that operators are losing revenue even while handling record levels of…
PTA’s NTSOC Counters 200 Malicious Activities Amid Rising Cyber Attacks in Pakistan
Pakistan’s telecom security apparatus is confronting a growing wave of cyber threats, and the National Telecom Security Operations Center has taken center stage in the…
PTA Monitoring Global Outage Affecting X (Twitter) and Cloudflare
PTA is closely monitoring a major global outage impacting X (Twitter) and Cloudflare. PTA is in contact with global platforms and local operators and will…
LDI Companies Begin Clearing Dues as Telecom Tribunal Formation Nears
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Syed Amin Ul Haque, met today to address long-pending payments from LDI operators. PTA representatives…
NA Panel Grills PTA & IT Ministry as Internet Crisis Worsens: 75% of Sindh Without 4G
Lawmakers sharply criticized Pakistan’s deteriorating mobile and internet services during a tense meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology. The session, chaired…
PTA Blocks 12 Links, Flags 23 Amid Senate Scrutiny Over Sindhi-Targeting Content
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 12 URLs and flagged 23 more after online content targeting the Sindhi community was reported, as the Senate…
Pakistan Prepares for 5G Auction with 606 MHz of New Spectrum
The Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) has identified 606 MHz of spectrum across six bands for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G auction, a move officials say will boost…
