Thousands of people shared the great news of finally being able to use their non-PTA approved phones as PTA quietly unblocks random phones. We saw a lot of activity around this news as all these people went on to social media to inform others about the latest development as well. Continue Reading
Islamabad (June 20, 2022): With reference to an article titled “Saving the Internet” published in Dawn on 20 June 2022, it is stated that the article casts aspersions on PTA’s efforts to block illegal online content, primarily pornographic websites in Pakistan through Domain Name System(DNS). The article is based on Continue Reading
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the National Bank of Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of consumer financing facilities to PTA employees. The MoU is aimed to as mutually beneficial for both organizations and will further strengthen NBP’s partnership with PTA. NBP is capitalizing on Continue Reading
Pakistan’s No 1 Voice and Data Network, Ufone 4G has introduced the industry’s biggest and most affordable hybrid bundle, “Sab Se Bari Offer” to provide its customers with the best user experience possible. Ufone 4G’s hybrid bundle offers greater usability, control, and enablement to its users so that they stay Continue Reading
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received Rs 19.39 Billion (equivalent to USD 98.49 Million) against the third installment of license renewal fee from two Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) Telenor Pakistan and Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd. (Jazz). The amount has been deposited in Federal Consolidated Fund (FCF). With this deposit, the Continue Reading
In pursuance of the Policy Directive issued by the Federal Government, Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Jazz) has signed a renewed license with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The license is renewed for a fee of USD 486.2 Million for 15 years, out of which 50% of the amount i.e. Rs. 44.54 Continue Reading
One of the most beloved Islamic scholars, Dr. Israr Ahmed’s YouTube channel was recently taken down in response to allegations of antisemitic statements by a weekly newspaper Jewish Chronicles. The channel had almost 3 million subscribers and was a source of information and inspiration for a lot of his followers. Continue Reading
To address the issues faced by overseas Pakistanis/foreigners with regards to mobile registration, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has developed a new mechanism to allow ‘temporary registration’ of handsets belonging to overseas Pakistanis/Foreigners visiting Pakistan for a short duration. PTA is in process of developing and testing the system to ensure Continue Reading
The PTA Chairman Maj. Gen. (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa met with the officials from Starlink at the Mobile World Conference 2022 happening in Barcelona, Spain. The delegations discussed the regulatory, technical, and commercial aspects of Starlink’s application to offer its broadband services in Pakistan. They also discussed the regulatory, technical, and Continue Reading
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has prepared a policy framework aimed at rolling out 5G and advanced technology for it will be available by April 2023, said PTA Chairman Amir Azeem Bajwa. “PTA has developed a framework and it will be made available after successful trials of the next-generation wireless Continue Reading
