Taking a proactive step to enhance efficiency and security, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is introducing new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for SIM issuance and activation. Set to become effective from January 24, these changes aim to expedite the process
In a groundbreaking move, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has revealed a new system allowing temporary registration of mobile devices for overseas Pakistanis and foreigners visiting the country, valid for 120 days. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently announced this system, showcasing
A delegation representing the All Pakistan Mobile Phone Traders Association led by General Secretary, Mr. Munir Baig Mirza visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters recently. The delegation met with Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, and discussed matters
A delegation from Telenor, led by Ms. Ine Elisabeth, Head of Investment Management, Asia Hub and Ms. Arisa Siong, Director Public & Regulatory Affairs Asia, visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters. They met with the Chairman PTA, Mr. Muhammad Naveed
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) carried out independent Quality of Service (QoS) surveys in 22 cities of Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as 13 motorways and highways across the country, to evaluate the performance and quality of services offered
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched its National Telecom Security Operations Center (NTSOC), a centralized platform for the management of cybersecurity incidents in the telecom sector. The NTSOC is established under the Pakistan National Cybersecurity Policy 2021 and Prevention of
With a focus on innovation and digitization, PTA has instructed all Telecom Operators and Internet Service Providers to complete their transition to IPv6 technology, the latest version of the internet protocol (IP), at the earliest. IPv6, or Internet Protocol version
Pakistan has the second-fastest mobile internet speed in the Asian region, according to Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA). According to document by PTA indicates that the average download speed for mobile broadband in Pakistan is 20.84 Mbps, which is higher than
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its Cyber Security Annual Report for 2022 on the compliance of its Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations (CTDISR). The report provides a detailed analysis of the cyber security readiness and resilience of
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has carried out independent Quality of Service (QoS) surveys in 09 cities of Punjab and Sindh and 13 motorways/highways of Pakistan. A survey was also conducted, jointly with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), in 08 cities of
