The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), has intensified its enforcement efforts to curb the illegal issuance of SIM cards in Karachi.
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PTA Chairman Represents Pakistan at GSR-25 Riyadh Summit
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 — Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, HI (M), SI, is representing Pakistan at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25) being held in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, 2025.
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Free Voice Call Facility Announced for Punjab Flood Victims
Islamabad, August 30, 2025 – In response to the devastating floods impacting various parts of Punjab, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), has announced the extension of free voice minutes for residents in the flood-hit regions.
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PTA Offloads Old IMEI Records to Enhance DIRBS Efficiency
Islamabad, August 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced an important step to optimize the performance of its Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS).
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PTA Clarifies Misleading Advisory on IMEI Blocking and Duplication
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially denied issuing any advisory currently circulating on social media regarding mobile IMEI blocking.
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PTA Restores 86% Telecom Towers in Flood-Hit Area
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has swiftly restored 86% of telecom towers in flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within just 48 hours, ensuring uninterrupted communication services for the public during a critical time.
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PTA Denies Claims of Jazz Overcharging in Audit Report
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has strongly denied recent claims circulating on social media alleging that Jazz, one of Pakistan’s leading telecom operators, charged its customers tariffs beyond the approved limits during the financial year 2023-24.
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PTA Workshop Addresses Cybersecurity Challenges in 5G Rollout
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in partnership with Huawei, hosted the Next-Gen Cyber Resilience Workshop and Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2025, uniting senior officials, industry leaders, and cybersecurity experts to address pressing digital security issues in Pakistan’s evolving tech landscape.
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PTA Blocks Illegal Mobile Phones to Curb Fraud, Trafficking
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal and unauthorized mobile devices by enforcing its Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS).
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Timely Rollout of 5G Services Tops PTA’s Vision at GSMA Summit
The timely rollout of 5G services was a key highlight as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) showcased its digital vision at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit 2025 held in Islamabad.
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