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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PTA Urges Telecom Consumers to Pay FBR Taxes for Registration
Islamabad, January 21, 2025 – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has called on consumers to ensure the payment of applicable taxes and duties to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for mobile device registration. The PTA emphasized that only legally registered and compliant devices will be activated for use in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Faces Major Internet Disruption After AAE-1 Cable Fault
Islamabad (2nd January 2025): Pakistan is facing a significant internet disruption following a reported fault in the AAE-1 submarine cable near Qatar.
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