PTA
PTA Announces System Maintenance, DIRBS Unavailable for Over 48 Hours
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced scheduled maintenance of its Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System (DIRBS), temporarily suspending mobile registration services for…
GDIP, USF, and PTA Join Forces to Bridge Pakistan’s Digital Divide
At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP) announced a series of new commitments in partnership with Pakistan’s Universal Service…
Committee Seeks Govt Intervention in PTCL-Telenor Merger
ISLAMABAD: Local media reports indicate that the Auction Advisory Committee has decided to seek federal government intervention to resolve delays in the PTCL-Telenor merger, which…
PTA Considers Revising Local Loop Licensing Rules to Promote Broadband Expansion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is considering revising the scope of mandatory services in Local Loop (LL) License including determining whether LL licensees should be…
Senate Committee Calls for Improved Motorway Internet Services and Telecom Reforms
Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, under the leadership of Senator Palwasha Khan, convened a key meeting to evaluate Pakistan’s 5G action…
PTA Receives Over 19,000 Consumer Complaints Against Telecom Operators in January 2025, Jazz Leads with 7,201
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received over 19,000 consumer complaints against telecom operators in January 2025, with Jazz and Zong topping the list, according…
Pakistan’s 5G Auction Faces Uncertainty Amid MVNO Framework Delays
Pakistan’s long-anticipated 5G spectrum auction is facing potential setbacks due to delays in establishing the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) framework, according to sources. The…
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…
