The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, Lahore, conducted a joint raid on a Ufone franchise in Mianwali, uncovering illegal SIM issuance activities.
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PTA and FIA Crack Down on Illegal International SIM Trade in Gilgit
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Gilgit and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing successfully targeted the illegal sale of international SIM cards.
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Pakistan Temporarily Suspends Mobile Phone Registration
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a temporary suspension of mobile phone registration due to scheduled maintenance of the Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System (DIRBS).
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PTA Plans DIRBS Maintenance, Mobile Registration Unavailable
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has scheduled maintenance for the Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System (DIRBS) to enhance operational efficiency and improve user experience.
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PTA Chairman Discusses Digital Growth with Telenor at MWC 2025
Barcelona, Spain – Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, HI (M), engaged in a high-level strategic discussion with senior executives of Telenor at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025.
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Starlink Pakistan Registration Process Underway: PTA
Islamabad, March 4, 2025 – The registration process for Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, is currently underway in Pakistan, according to an official statement from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday.
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PTA Raids Ufone Outlet for Issuing Illegal SIMs
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the FIA Cyber Crime Circle, has raided a Ufone franchise in Arifwala, Sahiwal, uncovering a large-scale illegal SIM issuance operation.
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Pakistan Cracks Down on Illegal UK SIMs in Lahore Raid
Lahore, Pakistan – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Rawalpindi and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing successfully raided a location in Gulshan Ali Colony, Lahore Cantt, seizing illegally sold pre-activated foreign SIM cards. The operation led to the recovery of 68 UK SIMs and the arrest of a key suspect.
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PTA Begins Licensing VPN Providers to Enhance Data Security
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially started issuing licenses to Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the Class License for the Provision of Data Services in Pakistan.
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Pak, Malaysia Conclude 5G Masterclass to Boost Digital Growth
Islamabad hosted a four-day Masterclass titled “5G and Beyond: Shaping the Future of Connectivity” from February 17-20, 2025, organized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
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