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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PTA begins issuing licences to VPN service providers

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the issuance of licences for Virtual Private Network… Read More

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PTA shares major update on Starlink launch in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has shared a major update on the launch of… Read More

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PTA confirms talks with Starlink to address internet issues

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that talks between the government and Starlink… Read More

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PTA blames excessive VPN usage for internet slowdown

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that the recent internet slowdown in Pakistan… Read More

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PTA reveals date for 2Africa Submarine’s operation

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) shared update on 2Africa Submarine cable for Pakistan and… Read More

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Mobile phone production declines by 8% in Pakistan

Pakistan's local mobile phone production experienced an 8 per cent decrease in November 2024 compared… Read More

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PTA resumes class licence service for Data services

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has resumed granting Class Licence for Data Services for the… Read More

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PTA blocks over 1.4mln sites for illegal activities under PECA

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked a total of over 1.4 million sites for illegal… Read More

Mobile internet speed records 28% increase in Pakistan, claims PTA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that Pakistan has seen a significant boost in mobile… Read More

PTA intensifies crackdown on illegal mobile boosters

KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday confiscated as many as 25 illegal mobile… Read More

VPN can now be registered via mobile numbers, here’s how

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that individuals without static IP addresses can now register… Read More

TikTok, PTA host Youth Safety Summit Pakistan to promote online safety and digital literacy

TikTok, in partnership with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), hosted the Youth Safety Summit Pakistan… Read More

Council of Islamic Ideology issues another statement on VPN use

ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) issued a statement clarifying that the ‘positive’ use… Read More

Consultant hired for 5G spectrum, PTA tells NA body

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officials on Tuesday briefed the National Assembly committee for… Read More

PTA reveals number of registered VPNs in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday said as many as 25,000 individuals have registered… Read More

SHC reprimands PTA lawyer over X ban lifting statement

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) reprimanded Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) lawyer during a hearing… Read More

PTA hints at blocking unregistered VPNs in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has hinted at blocking unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)… Read More

PTA starts blocking SIMs registered on expired CNICs

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday launched the second phase of its operation to… Read More

PTA launches portal for VPN registration to ensure stable operations

ISLAMABAD: In a move to ensure uninterrupted operations of businesses, including software houses, call centers,… Read More

PTA begins blocking online content, mobile apps

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started blocking online content and mobile applications under… Read More