ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched the second phase of blocking mobile SIM cards to prevent their illegal use, Express News reported. PTA officials stated that in this phase, SIM cards registered against Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) that expired before 2017 and have not been renewed are being blocked. “In the first … Read more
A representational image showing computer codes on a laptop screen. — Unsplash/File PTA is mandated to block “unlawful content”, says minister. Authority carrying out its function under Section 37 of Peca 2016. WMS uses Deep Packet Inspection technology to block VPN traffic. LAHORE: The National Assembly has been informed that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has prepared new plan for phase-wise blocking of illegal mobile phone SIMs. According to details, the PTA has acquired data from NADRA and illegal SIMs would be blocked in three phases. The PTA sources said that in first phase SIMS acquired on fake and rejected CNICs would be blocked. In … Read more