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PTA to Block Unregistered Mobile Devices in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that all unregistered mobile devices will soon be blocked from local networks, urging citizens to register their phones…
Shaza Fatima Confirms Major Telecom Recovery Progress
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, said telecom recovery teams have restored 90% of towers that went down during the floods.…
PTA Breaks Silence on Reports of Massive Telecom Data Leak
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a formal clarification on September 9, 2025 to address reports that subscriber data was available online. PTA Data Leak Clarification…
PTA 3-Year Survey Exposes Complaints and Telco Service Gaps
PTA survey history is at the centre of a detailed record of telecom checks and public complaints over the last 3-year period. The regulator carried…
PTA Revises Radio-Based Services Charges for 2025
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced revised charges for Radio-Based Services (RBS), effective from July 1, 2025, aimed at aligning with international practices and…
Pakistan’s Import Rules Blocking IoT SIMs Spark Debate on Social Media
In Pakistan, a policy designed years ago to regulate smartphones is now becoming a roadblock for the country’s digital future. When a car equipped with…
Internet Disruptions Spread Across Asia After Red Sea Cable Cuts
Internet speeds across parts of Asia and the Middle East took a hit over the weekend after multiple undersea cables in the Red Sea were…
PTA and NCCIA Cracks Down on Illegal IMEI Tampering and Cloned Mobile Phones
Pakistan’s telecom regulator is ramping up its fight against the illegal cloning and tampering of mobile phones. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), working with the…
Petition Filed in IHC Seeking Ban on Gambling Apps in Pakistan
In a significant move to safeguard Pakistan’s social and financial integrity, a writ petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking a…
PTA, NCCIA Join Forces in Karachi to Curb Illegal SIM Activations
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have stepped up action against illegal SIM activations in Karachi following a…
3G/4G Users and Penetration Rise in Pakistan During July 2025
The telecom sector in Pakistan showed positive growth in July 2025, as the number of 3G/4G users and overall penetration rates improved, according to fresh…
Sun TV Dispute Stalls Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction Plans
Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G rollout faces another major setback as the unresolved Sun TV dispute continues to block progress. During a Senate committee briefing, officials from…
Senate Panel Questions PTA Tariff Approval in Jazz Case
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom convened on Tuesday to review the case involving Jazz and the recovery of over Rs6 billion in…
