PTA
Over 5,000 Child Abuse Sites Blocked by PTA
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken significant action against online child sexual abuse by blocking approximately 5,000 websites identified by Interpol as hosting such…
Pakistan Considers Transitioning from High to Low Earth Orbit Satellite Operators
Pakistan is evaluating a shift from High Earth Orbit (HEO) satellite operators to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operators to enhance its satellite communications framework. This…
KPK Govt to Collaborate with Starlink to Resolve Internet Issues
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering partnering with Elon Musk’s Starlink to resolve ongoing internet connectivity issues in the province. This collaboration aims to enhance…
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Telecom Law to Revise PTA Officials’ Remuneration
The federal cabinet has approved an amendment to the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organisation) Act, 1996, addressing ambiguity over the pay structure and allowances of the chairman…
Starlink, OneWeb, and Shanghai Spacecom Await Pakistan’s NOC Approval
Major global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators, including Starlink, OneWeb, and Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, are setting their sights on entering Pakistan’s satellite communications…
PTCL Increases Bandwidth to Improve Internet Speed
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has provided an update on the recent internet service disruptions caused by a fault in the AAE-1 submarine cable…
WhatsApp Shifts Server Operations Abroad Amid Pakistan’s Internet Disruptions
In response to ongoing internet disruptions in Pakistan, international companies, including the popular instant messaging App WhatsApp, are relocating parts of their operations abroad. According…
PTA Holds for IT Ministry’s Approval to Retrieve Rs. 78 Billion from LDI Companies
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is currently awaiting a policy directive from the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) to reclaim Rs. 78 billion in…
Pakistani IT Companies Illegally Using Starlink for Uninterrupted Internet?
Karachi: As Pakistan continues to grapple with persistent internet disruptions, several IT companies have reportedly turned to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service, despite it…
Pakistan’s Internet Disturbances Linked to Higher VPN Usage, PTA Reports
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has disclosed that the increasing use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan is straining the country’s internet infrastructure and…
Govt to Hire Consultant for Starlink Licensing in Pakistan
Islamabad: The federal government is planning to engage a consultant to finalize the regulations for the satellite-based internet services of Starlink, the company owned by…
Pakistan Still Struggling with Slow Internet Speeds Following Submarine Cable Fault
Internet users across Pakistan are facing significantly reduced browsing speeds due to a fault in the international submarine cable. The disruption has affected broadband connectivity…
Telcos Face Challenges in Meeting Service Quality KPIs in Q3 2024
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) conducted an Independent Quality of Service (QoS) Survey in eighteen (18) locations across the country to evaluate the performance and…
