PTA considers reducing voice SIM limit from five to three per CNIC Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:33pm Says existing limits to be reviewed to curb misuse of multiple voice SIMs in cybercrimes
Desecration of Holy Quran: Punjab PA panel approves bill Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Auqaf has unanimously approved the Punjab Holy Quran (Printing...
Pakistan’s fixed broadband operators fall short of PTA quality benchmarks Published 11 Nov, 2026 10:15pm Pakistan’s fixed broadband networks continue to suffer from quality-of-service deficiencies, with inadequate upload...
PTA, Meta block 176,000 WhatsApp accounts linked to recycled SIMs Published 06 Nov, 2026 12:38pm Regulator develops permanent mechanism to shut down accounts on inactive and cancelled numbers
PTA dismisses fake notification about TikTok ban in Pakistan Updated 05 Nov, 2026 01:13pm Urges public not to share or rely on unverified information on social media
PTA registers BIGO LIVE, Likee platforms in Pakistan Published 05 Nov, 2026 07:02am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally registered BIGO LIVE and Likee platforms in...
Smartphone financing framework remains unresolved as telcos seek PTA intervention Published 04 Nov, 2026 06:21pm Pakistan’s efforts to expand smartphone ownership through installment financing face continuing regulatory and...
Attaullah Tarar proposes to establish National Cybersecurity, Social Media Awareness Council Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:31pm Urges integrating digital literacy into all educational curricula and making it compulsory for every citizen
PTA intensifies nationwide field monitoring efforts Published 31 Oct, 2026 05:33am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has further intensified its nationwide field monitoring...
Pakistan targets 50% local value addition in mobile phone manufacturing Updated 30 Oct, 2026 11:43pm Aims to move beyond assembly to develop a strong domestic manufacturing base
‘Cybersecurity Awareness Week’ concludes Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:43am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the UNDP, concluded Cybersecurity...
PTA detects 326 cyber threats on Dark Web, website defacement tops list Published 29 Oct, 2026 12:11pm 174 incidents of website defacement, 87 data leaks identified
Gold medalist student’s death: Senate panel calls for a transparent probe Updated 28 Oct, 2026 06:32am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on Tuesday called for a transparent investigation into...
PTA proposes 10-year radio licences, online processing under new rules Published 19 Oct, 2026 09:52pm The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed a new licensing framework for radio-based communication...
PTA says intensified nationwide monitoring, measures to improve telecom services Published 16 Oct, 2026 06:44pm Various monitoring activities, service improvement measures undertaken through PTA’s Zonal Offices, regulator says
Sale of smart glasses: LHC directs heads of authorities to appear in person Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:57am ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the secretaries of the Commerce and Interior and Narcotics...
PTA proposes KYC checks, 90-day cap on foreign roaming SIMs Updated 09 Oct, 2026 09:26pm Travel eSIM aggregators to be registered; non-compliant connections may face blocking
PTML challenges PTA order to suspend ONIC operations Published 09 Oct, 2026 12:31pm Takes PTA to court over ONIC shutdown order
PTA tells IHC: No law exists to ban social media use by children under 16 Published 02 Oct, 2026 05:28am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that no law...
Compliance with QoS benchmarks: CMOs’ failure prompts PTA to begin action Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am ISLAMABAD: Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have failed to meet several prescribed Quality of Service (QoS)...
PTA asks PTML to shut down new ONIC operations Published 16 Sep, 2026 05:59am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ordered Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) to...
Senate body says concerned at surge in child abuse cases Published 16 Sep, 2026 05:59am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights expressed serious concern over the surge in child abuse...
PTA orders PTML to immediately halt ONIC operations over MVNO non-compliance Published 15 Sep, 2026 12:05pm Allows PTML three months to migrate ONIC customers to PTML
Ufone rebranding: PC restrains PTA from granting approval Updated 15 Sep, 2026 07:41am ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has stopped the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) from...
LDI companies: PTA directed to provide update on its efforts to recover Rs84bn Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:57am ISLAMABAD: The Long Distance International (LDI) companies owe the government around Rs84 billion, including Rs24...
Privatisation Commission blocks Ufone’s proposed ‘e&’ rebranding, says matter requires intergovernmental approval Published 14 Sep, 2026 01:32pm Says it's a government-level decision, not a regulatory one, amid ongoing merger discussions
Senate panel meeting on Monday: Ufone rebranding, Starlink and Etisalat top agenda Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication is set to take up a...
RD, ACD slashed on imported mobile phones Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:00am ISLAMABAD: The government has reduced regulatory and additional customs duties on imported mobile phones for...
NA panel issues summons: CEOs face scrutiny over poor telecom services Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:00am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Thursday...
NA panel seeks details of telecom fines, action over poor internet services Published 11 Sep, 2026 12:19am Asks the authority to provide details of the amount recovered against the fines and outstanding amounts yet to be recovered