July 27, 2025

PTA Flags Widespread Fixed-Line Broadband Failures in Q2 2025

Most fixed-line broadband services in Pakistan are underperforming, according to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)’s latest Quality of Service survey for Q2 2025. The authority assessed 45 […]
July 25, 2025

Pakistan Faces New Wave of Financial Crime Through WhatsApp and Social Platforms

As digital adoption rises, so do threats—experts call for stronger safeguards and public awareness What began as a proud moment for Malik Awan—a father eager to […]
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 […]