PTA License Suspension Hits Another Data Provider

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the license of Xtreme Solutions (Private) Limited for one month. The company failed to submit audited financial accounts…

3G/4G Users in Pakistan Surge to 146.048 Million in June 2025, PTA Data Reveals

By Areeba Ahmed ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently released data showing an increase in 3G/4G users and penetration in the country. According to the data, the number…

PTA Report: Jazz and Zong Top Complaint List in June 2025

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In June 2025, a total of 9,080 complaints were received from telecom consumers against various operators. Out of these 8,859 complaints, 97.57 percent were successfully…

PTA Warns Users About WhatsApp Scam Messages

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an alert urging WhatsApp users to be cautious of scam messages coming from unknown local or international numbers.…

PTA Issues Emergency Advisory Amid Flood Crisis

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an advisory for telecom operators to ensure the provision of uninterrupted telecom services and contingency plans given…

What is the Confusion of Huawei License Cancellation by PTA in Pakistan?

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Following the issuance of an enforcement order by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) after its recent board meeting, news surfaced that Huawei Technologies Pakistan’s license…

PTA Confirms massive Fibre installation project for faster 4G

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) briefed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology regarding the country’s expanding digital infrastructure. He revealed…

PTA Confirms Internet Shutdown in Balochistan Amid Security Orders

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom held a tense session addressing the ongoing internet shutdown in Panjgur, Balochistan, and the broader digital…

Pakistan Telecom Faces Turmoil as LDI License Disputes Escalate

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s telecom sector is once again under scrutiny as the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) briefed the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT…

Pakistan’s Telecom data usage soars to 27,897 petabytes in 2024-25

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reports a significant rise in telecom data consumption over the last three years. Data usage jumped by 37.84%, from 20,235…

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FBR Offers 120-Day Tax-Free Mobile Registration for Overseas Pakistanis

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Overseas Pakistanis can avail the FBR tax-free mobile registration facility for 120 days per visit under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) policy. The Pakistan…

PTA Rolls Out Free Internet Offer (Here’s how to Activate it)

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a special one-day initiative that will provide mobile users across the country with free internet and voice minutes.…

Govt to block 5 Million SIMs linked to expired CNICs

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has initiated a systematic operation to block nearly 5 million mobile phone SIMs registered under “expired or canceled CNICs”, in a decisive…

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