March 27, 2025

Telcos Demand Tax Cuts, and Acceleration in 5G

The Telecom Operators Association (ToA) has proposed budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025-26, emphasizing tax relief, policy amendments, and exemptions from withholding taxes. Their goal […]
March 23, 2025

Pakistan Grants Temporary NOC to Starlink

The Government of Pakistan has granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink by SpaceX, allowing it to move forward with launching satellite internet services […]
March 7, 2025

PTA, Starlink Discusses Affordable Internet for Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman met with Starlink representatives to discuss the company’s potential launch in Pakistan to enhance digital connectivity in remote areas. The meeting […]
February 25, 2025

PTA Grants License to VPN Service Providers

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regulates Pakistan’s telecom sector, ensuring compliance, fair competition, and consumer protection. It oversees licensing, internet services, mobile networks, and cybersecurity, while […]
February 19, 2025

PTA and Nokia launch 5G Masterclass in Pakistan.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Nokia Pakistan have launched a four-day Masterclass on “5G and Beyond: Shaping the Future of Connectivity.” The event, running from February […]
February 13, 2025

PTA Finalizes Regulations on Telecom Equipment Standards

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has finalized the draft for its Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations after a thorough review by the Law and Justice Division. Now, […]
February 6, 2025

PTA Urged to Expedite Starlink Launch by NA Committee

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom has told the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to speed up bringing Starlink’s satellite internet service to Pakistan. […]
March 12, 2024

Elevating Connectivity: The Rise of eSIM Technology

PTA tax this, PTA tax, that. Honestly, it does seem a bit outrageous to have to pay hundreds of thousands extra just to use a phone […]
June 23, 2022

PTA unblocks non-approved phones as a persuasive drill

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 […]
June 21, 2022

PTA Responds to Dawns Article “Saving the Internet”

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 […]
June 20, 2022

NBP signs MoU with PTA

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 […]
June 17, 2022

Ufone 4G launches ‘Sab Se Bari Offer’

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 […]