The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has once again issued a strong warning to citizens against the sale, purchase, and use of foreign SIM cards within Pakistan, calling the practice illegal and punishable under existing laws.
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PTA Confirms March 10, 2026 Date for Pakistan 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially announced that the long-awaited Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS), including 5G, will take place on March 10, 2026.
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Pakistan Gears Up for 5G Spectrum Auction on March 10, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to take a major step toward next-generation connectivity as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially announced that the Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS), including 5G, will be held on March 10, 2026.
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PTA Urges Responsible Social Media Use, Warns of Legal Action Under PECA
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has renewed its call for responsible and ethical use of social media, stressing that online conduct is a shared national responsibility.
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PTA’s District-Level Internet Licenses Win Praise From Cable Operators
A delegation from the Cable Operators Association of Pakistan (CAP), headed by Chairman Khalid Arain, recently met with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, HI (M), to discuss key developments in the telecom and broadband sector.
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Fake Mobile Tax Reduction Notification Goes Viral, PTA Issues Clarification
A misleading notification claiming a reduction in mobile phone taxes is currently circulating across social media platforms, causing confusion among mobile phone importers, retailers, and consumers in Pakistan.
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PTA, Huawei Complete 5G Capacity-Building Training in Islamabad
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Huawei Pakistan, has successfully concluded a capacity-building training program focused on 5G and fixed network technologies.
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PTA Urges Responsible Social Media Use, Warns Of Legal Action
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reiterated the importance of responsible social media usage, urging citizens to strictly comply with existing laws while engaging on digital platforms.
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PTA Introduces Facility to Prevent SIM Blocking Abroad
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken another significant step to facilitate overseas Pakistanis by introducing a mechanism to prevent SIM blocking during extended foreign stays.
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PTA Completes Broadband QoS Surveys Across 29 Cities
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully completed its Quality of Service (QoS) surveys for fixed-line broadband services across 29 major cities, including regions of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
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