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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PTA, FIA Crack Down on Illegal SIM Sales in Sukkur, Faisalabad
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing, has intensified its crackdown on the illegal issuance and sale of pre-activated international and local SIM cards.
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PTA, FIA Crack Down on Illegal SIM Sellers in Nationwide Raids
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing launched coordinated nationwide raids to curb the unauthorized sale of active international SIM cards.
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PTA Urges Consumers to Verify Mobile Tax Status Before Purchase
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an advisory urging all mobile phone buyers to verify the tax payment status of devices before making a purchase.
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Pakistan Warns Travelers: Register Phones or Lose Service
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reminded international travelers bringing mobile devices into Pakistan to fulfill their tax obligations under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) regulations.
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Ufone Ranked No. 1 in PTA QoS Coverage
Islamabad, January 24, 2025 – Ufone has secured the top position in network coverage based on the Quality of Service (QoS) survey conducted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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