Among the sea of information released by Edward Snowden in his infamous data leaks, it emerged that the National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States considered Pakistan the second most surveilled nation in the world. This implies that Pakistanis are more susceptible to surveillance not just from their own government but also from right … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) clarified on Tuesday that VPN services were not being blocked in the country. However, PTA is encouraging IT companies, software houses, freelancers, banks, and other relevant entities to register their IPs for using VPNs to ensure that their Internet services remain uninterrupted in case of any disruption. According to a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) visited the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters on Friday to deliberate on facilitating a smooth and congenial business environment for IT companies and software houses. PTA Chairman Major General (Retired) Hafeezur Rehman, while welcoming the delegation, said that the PTA was proactively working on improving … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received five proposals from international consultants to manage the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, which is expected to be completed within the ongoing fiscal year. The telecom regulator announced that it had received technical and financial bids from five international consultants: Aetha Consulting Limited, Detecon Consulting FZ-LLC, Frontier Economics Limited, … Read more
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
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Monday its decision to begin suspending mobile SIMs associated with users whose Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) have expired and remain unrenewed. This measure marks the second phase of the PTA’s ongoing campaign to combat the illegal use of SIMs across the country. In a statement released … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is using the Web Monitoring System (WMS) to block online applications and websites in Pakistan, according to a recent disclosure to the National Assembly. According to a media report, the minister in charge of the cabinet division, which oversees the PTA, provided details of the system’s usage in a written … Read more
Pakistan is experiencing a nationwide internet outage that is likely to extend for more than a month. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Wednesday that the issue stems from a malfunction in a submarine cable. They estimate that repairs for the affected SMW-4 submarine cable will not be completed until early October. This prolonged … Read more
No internet sign can be seen on a phone in Karachi, on May 12, 2023, amid the government’s blockage of internet services across country. — Geo.tv ISLAMABAD: After receiving immense flak from netizens and information technology sector bodies over intermittent internet disruptions, the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has finally commented on the issue linking it … Read more
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology has demanded an explanation from the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Hafeezur Rehman, regarding the ongoing disruptions in social media and internet services across the country. The committee, led by Amin ul Haq, has requested Rehman to provide a detailed account of the reasons behind … Read more