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PTA Draws Line on Pakistan Railways Internet Plans, Offers Way Forward
Pakistan Railways cannot legally offer commercial internet service to passengers, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has told the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, settling…
Senate Panel Grills PTA Over Starlink Delay as Rivals Line Up
Starlink’s planned rollout in Pakistan remains stalled, with its registration process at the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Board (PSARB) still incomplete, holding back…
Privatisation Commission stops PTA from approving Ufone rebranding as e&
The Privatisation Commission has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to halt approval of the proposed rebranding of Ufone as “e&,” stating that the decision…
Senate Panel Sees Clash Over Jazz’s Rs 6.58bn Tariff Recovery
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom on Monday witnessed a heated face-off between audit authorities and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). At issue…
Ufone to Become e&? Govt Holds Off on Final Rebranding Decision
The federal government has not made a final decision on renaming Ufone to “e&” following its merger with Telenor Pakistan, with consultations among regulatory authorities…
FBR Allows Instalment Payments for Sales Tax on Imported Mobile Phones
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed individuals to pay sales tax on imported mobile phones in instalments, more than two months after the…
Govt Sets 90-Day Deadline to Fix Its Biggest Cyber Security Gaps
The federal government has approved a 90-day Cyber Security Strategic Action Plan and directed provinces to accelerate the establishment of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)…
NA IT Committee Confronts FBR & PTA Over Mobile Phone Tax Installment Plans
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications recently discussed the delayed mobile phone tax installment plans. The NA IT Committee meeting…
NA Panel Slams PTA and Telecom Firms Over Nationwide Mobile Service Failures
The National Assembly Standing Committee voiced sharp frustration with the telecom regulator after officials admitted that mobile and internet service across the country remains unreliable,…
Apple Raises iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Prices
Apple has raised the price of its new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by $100 over their predecessors, pushing the Pakistan retail…
WhatsApp Crackdown: PTA Targets Inactive SIM-Linked Accounts
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is preparing to block WhatsApp accounts registered against SIM cards that are inactive, cancelled or no longer in use, as…
MoITT to Induct Digital Expert to Attract Global Investment in Telecom Sector
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is inducting a Digital Expert FDI to lead efforts in attracting foreign direct investment into Pakistan’s telecom…
PTA Moves to Procure SPAM Protection Devices for Employees
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun procuring SPAM protection devices and related licenses for its employees. The move is aimed at improving protection for…
