Pakistan has been grappling with widespread internet slowdowns due to faults in two of its seven international submarine cables.
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		 PTA Registers 20,437 VPNs to Regulate Online Content AccessThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has registered 20,437 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) under its whitelisting initiative, covering a broad spectrum of users, including 1,422 companies. (more…)
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		 PTA Refutes ATM Closure Rumors Linked to LDI License ExpiryThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has addressed and debunked recent rumors circulating in the media regarding the potential closure of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across the country. (more…)
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		 PTA Warns of Telecom, ATM Disruptions Amid License DisputeThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning about possible disruptions in mobile and internet services across the country due to the non-renewal of licenses for Long-Distance International (LDI) operators. (more…)
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		 PTA to Block Deceased Persons’ SIM Cards by October 2024The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced its decision to block all SIM cards issued in the names of deceased individuals, beginning October 15, 2024. (more…)
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		 PTA to Block SIMs Linked to Fake CNICs TomorrowThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a significant crackdown on SIM cards issued on fake or cancelled Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). (more…)
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		 National Roaming Services Launched for Makran CoastThe Government of Pakistan has launched National Roaming Services along the Makran Coastal Highway. The initiative, introduced in celebration of Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day, is a collaborative effort by the Ministry of IT & Telecom, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Universal Service Fund (USF). (more…)
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		 PTA to Block All SIMs Issued on Fake CNICs by August 16The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that all SIM cards issued on cancelled or fake Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) will be blocked by August 16, 2024. (more…)
