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 Access
The 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.
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PTA Refutes ATM Closure Rumors Linked to LDI License Expiry
The 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.
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Cellular Mobile Subscribers in Pakistan Near 193 Million Mark
Islamabad, August 25, 2024 – The number of cellular mobile subscribers in Pakistan continues to grow steadily, reaching nearly 193 million by the end of July 2024. According to the latest data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the total number of cellular mobile subscribers increased from 192.53 million at the end of June to 192.924 million by the end of July.
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PTA Warns of Telecom, ATM Disruptions Amid License Dispute
The 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.
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PTA to Block Deceased Persons’ SIM Cards by October 2024
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced its decision to block all SIM cards issued in the names of deceased individuals, beginning October 15, 2024.
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Submarine Cable Fault Disrupts Internet Services in Pakistan: PTA
Islamabad, August 22, 2024 – Internet services across Pakistan have been significantly disrupted due to a fault in one of the submarine cables that connect the country to the global network, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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PTA to Block SIMs Linked to Fake CNICs Tomorrow
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a significant crackdown on SIM cards issued on fake or cancelled Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs).
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National Roaming Services Launched for Makran Coast
The 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).
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PTA to Block All SIMs Issued on Fake CNICs by August 16
The 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.
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