PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, abbreviated as PTA, is a state owned enterprise responsible for the regulation of establishment, operation and maintenance of telecommunications in Pakistan. Headquartered in Islamabad, PTA also has regional offices located in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Muzaffarabad and Rawalpindi.

By November 2013, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported that overall cellular phone subscription has reached 132 million with increase of 25 million new numbers in the past two years

The Pakistan Telecommunication Ordinance 1994, established the primary regulatory framework for the telecommunication industry including the establishment of an authority. Thereafter, Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act no XVII was promulgated in 1996 that aimed to reorganize the telecom sector of Pakistan.

Under Telecom Reorganization Act 1996, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was established in 1996 to regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of telecommunication systems and the provision of telecom services.[

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SHC reprimands PTA lawyer over X ban lifting statement

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PTA hints at blocking unregistered VPNs in Pakistan

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PTA starts blocking SIMs registered on expired CNICs

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PTA begins blocking online content, mobile apps

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PTA issues clarification over telecom, ATM services closure rumour

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PTA to block THESE SIMs in October 2024

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PTA responds to internet disruption issue

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PTA head summoned over social media disruption in Pakistan

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PTA to ‘block SIMs’ in three phases: Check out all the details

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PTA plans to ‘block’ VPNs across Pakistan

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PTA asks citizens to ‘be careful’ in purchasing smartphones

LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Saturday advised citizens to be careful while buying… Read More

Probe ‘launched’ against PTA over failure to recover Rs78b from Telcos

KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has launched a probe against the Pakistan Telecommunication… Read More

Justice Tariq Jahangiri contempt campaign: PTA, PEMRA, three journalists served notices

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday began contempt court proceedings over a social… Read More

PTA clears air about removal of taxes on cellphones

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Over 3,600 non filers’ SIMs blocked: FBR

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