Islamabad High Court Removes PTA Chairman
Islamabad – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued a landmark ruling declaring the appointment of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeez u Rehman as unlawful.
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PTA Arrests Ufone Manager in Illegal UPaisa Case
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore, has arrested a Ufone Area Sales Manager (ASM) and franchise owner for their involvement in the illegal issuance of SIMs and unauthorized creation of Upaisa accounts.
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PTA Warns Users About Fake WhatsApp Messages, Urges Caution
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory, warning users to stay alert about fraudulent messages being circulated via WhatsApp.
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Overseas Pakistanis Offered 120-Day Tax-Free Mobile Registration
Overseas Pakistanis can now enjoy tax-free mobile registration for up to 120 days during each visit to Pakistan, under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) policy.
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PTA Launches Campaign Against Rising Digital Security Threats
In response to the growing risk of cyber threats across the country, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at educating the public on digital safety and online security best practices.
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Is Your WhatsApp at Risk? PTA Issues Hacking Alert
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory warning WhatsApp users to be on high alert as cybercriminals increasingly target the popular messaging app using sophisticated hacking methods.
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PTA Cracks Down on Mobile Cloning, Seizes 45 Tampered Phones
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Gujranwala, carried out three targeted raids in Gujrat to dismantle operations involved in the sale of tampered and cloned mobile devices.
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PTA Cracks Down on Illegal Mobile Cloning in Gujranwala Raids
In a major crackdown on mobile phone cloning and IMEI tampering, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Gujranwala, conducted two successful raids in Gujranwala.
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PTA announces 120-day temporary mobile phone registration
Islamabad, April 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially announced a major facilitation measure for overseas Pakistanis and foreign nationals visiting the country by allowing temporary mobile registration for up to 120 days.
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VPN Registration Deadline Likely to be Extended Amid Concerns
The government is expected to extend the deadline for registering Virtual Private Network (VPN) until the end of December 2024, according to informed sources. The current deadline, set for November 30, has drawn severe criticism, prompting the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to request an extension.
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