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Pakistan Ranks First Globally for Online Indecent Searches
Pakistan continues to top global search charts for indecent content, even though actual viewership has declined, said Dr. Muqarram Ali, Director General of the Pakistan…
PTA Unveils Sweeping 5G Security Guidelines to Shield Pakistan’s Digital Future
In a decisive move to secure Pakistan’s next-generation digital infrastructure, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released comprehensive 5G Security Guidelines, setting strict technical, physical,…
PTA Reports Mobile Sector’s Profit Rise, But Inflation Cuts Value
Pakistan’s mobile telecom industry recorded an average annual revenue growth of 9 percent over the past five years despite high inflation and rising operating costs,…
PTA, NCCIA Seal Zong Franchise Over Illegal Sim Issuance, Zong Employee, Franchise Owner Arrested
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in close coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore, conducted a successful raid at…
PTA Unable to Recover Rs 55 Billion From Operators Due to Legal Delays
Pakistan’s telecom regulator is stuck in one of its biggest financial gridlocks yet, with more than Rs 55.57 billion in unpaid dues tied up in…
PTA Announces Temporary DIRBS Suspension: Mobile Registration Service to Pause During Dec 6–7
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has informed the public that its Device Identification Registration & Blocking System (DIRBS) will be temporarily unavailable during scheduled maintenance…
PTA Imposes Stringent Safeguards as PTCL Gets Conditional Approval to Acquire Telenor Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has conditionally approved Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) plan to acquire Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers, marking one of the…
PTA Grants Conditional Nod as PTCL Accepts Terms for Telenor Pakistan Acquisition
In a major step toward reshaping Pakistan’s telecom landscape, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has granted conditional approval to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited for its acquisition…
PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal IMEI Tampering and Sale of Cloned Mobile Devices
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Gilgit, in close coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Gilgit, has intensified enforcement efforts against illegal…
PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Issuance of SIMs
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in collaboration with the NCCIA Lahore, carried out successful raids against Jazz Franchisees involved in the illegal…
Islamabad Residents Can Access Free Wi-Fi by Using Name and Mobile Number
Islamabad is set to offer free public Wi-Fi across major locations, but users will need to verify their identity before accessing the network. The initiative,…
PTCL Races to Acquire Telenor Ahead of 5G Spectrum Auction
Pakistan’s telecom sector is poised for a major transformation as PTCL moves to acquire Telenor Pakistan, sources familiar with the matter confirmed. The deal, valued…
SECP Raises Alarm as Bogus Trading Platform Exploits Broker Names and Celebrity Images to Mislead Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has raised a new alarm over a wave of online scams exploiting the country’s growing interest in…