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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PTA, DeafTawk Join Hands to Boost Accessibility for Deaf
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DeafTawk to improve accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments in public services.
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Pakistan Enhances Connectivity with 2Africa Submarine Cable
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is making remarkable progress in strengthening the country’s international connectivity through the 2Africa Submarine Cable project.
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PTA Resumes Issuance of Class Licenses for VPN Services
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially resumed the issuance of Class Licenses for Data Services, a move aimed at regulating Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers and ensuring a transparent digital environment in Pakistan.
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PTA, FIA Crack Down on Illegal Mobile Boosters in Karachi
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Karachi, in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle Karachi, successfully carried out a raid against a retailer selling illegal mobile boosters and amplifiers.
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PTA Introduces Mobile-Based VPN Registration for Freelancers
To ensure smooth and secure operations of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for freelancers, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a new facility allowing VPN registration using mobile numbers.
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