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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PTA, NCCIA Uncover Major SIM Scam Involving Jazz, Zong
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore, has carried out successful raids against illegal SIM operations in Multan, Kot Momin (Sargodha), and Hasilpur.
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PTA Partners with Opensignal to Improve Telecom Quality
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has partnered with Opensignal, a leading independent global network analytics firm, to strengthen its ability to monitor and improve Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) for telecom users across Pakistan.
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Facebook, WhatsApp Join PTA Workshop on Terrorism Threats
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Meta, organized a high-level workshop titled “Counter Terrorism in the Digital Age” at PTA Headquarters.
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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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Pakistan Highlights Digital Inclusion and Policy Goals at IGF 2025
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), under the leadership of Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, HI (M), represented Pakistan at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025.
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PTA Chairman Visits Telenor Norway to Enhance Digital Ties
Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, paid an official visit to the Telenor Group headquarters in Norway during his participation in the UN Internet Governance Forum.
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PTA Intensify Crackdown on IMEI Tampering, Illegal SIM Issuance
In a renewed crackdown to safeguard Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), has ramped up enforcement against illegal IMEI tampering and unauthorized SIM issuance.
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