PTA
Over 5,000 Fraudulent Mobile Numbers Blocked by PTA
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has deactivated 5,294 phones that were engaged in fraudulent and unlawful operations in the fiscal year 2023–24. Furthermore, 4,507…
Advanced Cyber Threats Lead to Surge in Pakistan’s Cybersecurity Risks in FY24
Pakistan’s cybersecurity landscape is witnessing rapid evolution, marked by a surge in threats targeting critical infrastructure, financial institutions, and government entities, according to the Pakistan…
Pakistan Sees Significant Growth in Mobile Internet and Social Media Usage, PTA Reports
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released new data showing notable advancements in mobile internet speeds and social media usage across the country, indicating…
PTA Report: Telecom Investments and FDI Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: During fiscal year 2023-24, Pakistan’s telecom industry suffered heavy losses in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), contributions to the national exchequer, and overall investments. This…
Pakistan Announces 5G Spectrum Auction for April 2025, Paving the Way for Digital Growth
Pakistan is gearing up to accelerate its digital transformation with a 5G spectrum auction reportedly set for April 2025. Addressing a press conference, Shaza Fatima…
Pak Govt to Centralize Citizen Data through ‘Digital ID’ Bill for Improved Governance, E-services
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
