The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced the restoration of internet and broadband services across Pakistan following a widespread disruption.
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Pakistan Faces Nationwide Internet Disruption, PTA Reveals Cause
On Wednesday, Pakistan experienced significant internet disruptions, with reports of either complete shutdowns or noticeably slower speeds across various regions and ISPs.
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Pakistan’s Cellular Subscriber Base Grows to 192.53 Million
Islamabad, July 31, 2024 – Pakistan’s cellular subscriber base continues to expand, reaching 192.53 million by the end of June 2024, according to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). This represents a slight increase from the 192.32 million subscribers recorded in May, underscoring the ongoing growth in the country’s telecom sector.
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PTA Cracks Down on Illegal SIM Issuance in Five Cities
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has executed a series of raids across five cities. The PTA’s zonal offices in Lahore, Faisalabad, and Peshawar led the operations against franchisees of major telecom providers, including Telenor, Jazz, Ufone, and CMPak.
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PTA Warns of Fake Smartphones in Market
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an urgent advisory regarding a worrying increase in fake smartphones in the market.
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PTA Proposes New Regulatory Framework for OTT Services
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled a proposed regulatory framework that would require all Over-The-Top (OTT) services, including popular platforms like YouTube, Netflix, WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), to register locally for a 15-year period.
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PTA Issues New Guidelines for International Mobile Roaming
ISLAMABAD, May 9, 2024 – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced comprehensive guidelines aimed at streamlining International Mobile Roaming (IMR) services for cellular mobile operators (CMO) across Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
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PTA Cracks Down on Illegal SIMs and ISPs in Nationwide Raids
Islamabad, February 17, 2024 – In a significant move to combat the rising issue of illegal SIM activations and unauthorized Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), conducted a series of raids across the country on Saturday.
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Pakistan Unveils Five-Year Cyber Security Policy
Islamabad, December 12, 2023 – Pakistan took a significant step forward in fortifying its cybersecurity defenses with the unveiling of the National Cyber Security Policy – 2021 implementation roadmap.
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