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PTA Issues Statement on Internet Disruptions Across Pakistan
Internet users in Pakistan are facing intermittent service disruptions after a fault developed in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) submarine cable system, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…
DIRBS Portal Going Offline Tomorrow As PTA Announces A System Upgrade
Today, on July 2, 2026, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a critical alert from Islamabad. Specifically, the regulatory body is upgrading the Device Identification,…
PTA Reports Over 9,200 Telecom Infrastructure Theft Incidents in 11 Months
Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing an infrastructure crisis. Massive theft and persistent power load-shedding are actively threatening internet connectivity across the country. The Pakistan Telecommunication…
Govt Body Hacked as Pakistan Logs 253 Cyberattacks in 2026
A Pakistani government entity was hit by a ransomware attack last week that encrypted its data, forcing officials to restore information from backup systems, PKCERT…
Govt Forms High-Level Committee to End Load Shedding for Telecom Towers
The federal government has officially taken a major step to protect mobile and internet services. Today, authorities formed a high-level committee to stop electricity load…
Geo News Claims Their Socials & Websites Are Under Persistent Cyberattacks
Geo News is currently fighting off a wave of cyberattacks. Over the past 10 days, hackers have repeatedly targeted the media giant’s official websites and…
PTA Faces Scrutiny After Audit Finds Major Regulatory Lapses
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has come under intense scrutiny after the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) unearthed a series of serious regulatory, financial and governance…
PTA Issues Important Advisory for WhatsApp Users
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued an important advisory for WhatsApp users. It warns that accounts tied to certain SIMs may become inaccessible. The affected…
AGP Audit Report Flags Billions in Financial Irregularities Across Federal Entities
Auditor General of Pakistan Maqbool Ahmad Gondal has identified financial irregularities worth billions of rupees across dozens of federal divisions and departments in the annual…
PTA Revenue Drops 62 Percent as Expenses Rise 50 Percent in Three Years
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has experienced a severe deterioration in its financial position over the past three fiscal years, with revenue falling by more…
PTA Begins Network Upgrade, DIRBS Services May Face Temporary Disruptions
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informs the general public that an essential network upgradation activity is being carried out from 24 June 2026, 5:00 PM…
PTA Opens MVNO License Applications to Boost Telecom Competition
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially opened applications for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) licenses after receiving approval from the federal cabinet. The move…
Jazz Tops May 2026 Telecom Complaints While Ufone Lags in Resolution
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its official consumer complaint data for May 2026. During this month, the regulatory body received 4,426 complaints against…
