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
1 week ago
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.[
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
1 month ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
PTA reveals date for 2Africa Submarine’s operation
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2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
PTA intensifies crackdown on illegal mobile boosters
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3 months ago
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
3 months ago
TikTok, PTA host Youth Safety Summit Pakistan to promote online safety and digital literacy
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3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
4 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
6 months ago
PTA begins blocking online content, mobile apps
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started blocking online content and mobile applications under… Read More
6 months ago