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PTA Enables One-Click Access to Disable Unwanted Mobile Services

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

New USSD codes introduced to improve transparency and consumer control in telecom sector The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed all mobile operators to provide simplified access for users to view and deactivate unwanted Value Added Services (VAS), in a move aimed at improving transparency and protecting consumers from unexpected charges.

PTA Extends SIM Disowning Period to One Year in Pakistan

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced new security measures aimed at preventing illegal SIM issuance and unauthorized registrations in Pakistan. According to a public advisory issued on May 24, 2026, the authority has extended the SIM disowning period from 60 days to 365 days.

PTA updates consumers on mobile phone tariffs and packages

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Subtitle: Authority enhances online consumer portal with quarterly tariff trends and package comparisons The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) has updated mobile phone tariff and package information as part of its ongoing consumer awareness initiative, aiming to improve transparency and help users compare telecom services more effectively.

PTA Bans SIM Sales After 12 AM Nationwide

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has announced a nationwide restriction on SIM sales during late-night hours as part of its efforts to strengthen telecom security and stop the illegal issuance of SIM cards in Pakistan.

PTA Directs Families to Transfer SIMs of Deceased Persons

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued a public advisory directing families to transfer or block SIM cards registered in the names of deceased individuals.

Pakistan set to reduce PTA mobile phone taxes for overseas Pakistanis

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 – Pakistan is considering reducing taxes on mobile phones registered through the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to provide relief for overseas Pakistanis visiting the country, a senior federal minister told the Senate on Thursday.

PTA directs broadband providers to improve internet quality after QoS survey

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2026 – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has directed broadband service providers to improve internet quality after a nationwide survey identified performance gaps affecting user experience.

Pakistan manufactures 2.79 million mobile phones in March 2026

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Karachi, April 30, 2026 — Pakistan produced 2.79 million mobile phones locally in March 2026, marking a strong increase in domestic manufacturing, according to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

PTA Blocks Websites Selling Unauthorized Medicines On DRAP Request

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken action against websites and social media pages involved in the online sale of unauthorized and unregistered therapeutic goods. The move came after a formal request from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), which raised concerns about the growing misuse of digital platforms for illegal pharmaceutical sales.

PTA Warns of Illegal SIM Use: How to Check SIMs Registered on Your Name

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public warning urging citizens to remain cautious about SIM cards registered under their names. The regulator emphasized that individuals must regularly verify how many SIMs are linked to their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to avoid potential misuse and legal complications.

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