How to block your lost or stolen phone in Pakistan

By Sajeel Syed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

There are many ways to track your lost/stolen phone. But if you think these are not helping, you may follow these guidelines to secure your…

PTA issues new regulations for mobile banking in Pakistan

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued new regulations for the technical implementation of mobile banking. According to the notification shared by the PTA, these…

High Court orders PTA to make decision about unregistered mobile phones in 30 days

By Sajeel Syed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The hearing of the case regarding blocking of unregistered mobile phones by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently took place at Islamabad High Court (IHC).…

Hackers are targeting WhatsApp accounts using verification messages

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp accounts are being hacked in UAE using code verification messages. The Telecommunications Authority of UAE has warned the WhatsApp users to not reply to…

Rs. 90 billion tax was not collected due to suspension of tax collection law, PTA informs SC

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The primary means of filling the government coffers is a collection of taxes from the masses, which is essential for the country as a whole…

Mobile service license renewal policy delayed, again

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal cabinet has once again delayed the approval for the license renewal policy and further constituted a five-member committee for further consideration. Prime Minister…

PTA’s decision on deadline of blocking unregistered phones challenged in High Court

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The mobile companies in Pakistan have challenged the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) decision to block unregistered phones in the Islamabad High court (IHC) on Friday.…

Govt set to launch DIRBS & Cyber Crime Act in Gilgit Baltistan and AJ&K

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government on the instructions of Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is all set to implement Cyber Crime Act (PECA, 2016) and Device…

Facebook, Twitter response “not good” in addressing cyber crime complaints: FIA official

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has told the National Assembly’s standing committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication that Facebook and Twitter’s uncooperative response is making…

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Huawei sets eyes on Pakistan and India to win 5G war

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Huawei is looking towards South Asian countries including Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, to claim victory in fifth-generation networks war. Pakistan, India and other South Asian…

All Govt Ministries to get E-Offices: Senate Committee

By Faisal Saeed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

To ensure efficiency, accuracy, good governance, transparency, and accountability in decision making and delivery of efficient and cost-effective public services to Pakistani citizens, the federal…

PTA to introduce USSD system for mobile phone registration

By Sajeel Syed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In its efforts to expedite mobile phone registration in the country, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is going to introduce a new system which will eradicate…

Pakistan ranked No. 1 for providing most affordable mobile data services: PTA

By Sajeel Syed ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Among all technologically advanced and well-equipped countries in the world, Pakistan has been ranked number one for the provision of most affordable telecom services in…

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