In a surprising turn of events, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided not to enforce its proposed ban on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The decision follows a legal review…
PTA Issues Clarification on Procurement of Next Generation and Web Application Firewalls
Recent speculations circulating in various media outlets and online platforms regarding the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) tender for the procurement of next-generation and web application firewalls have resulted in a…
PTA Issues New SOPs for SIM Issuance and Activations
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…
Enjoy 120 Days of Tax-Free Freedom with PTA on Your New Smartphone
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…
The All Pakistan Mobile Phone Traders Association Delegation visits PTA HQ
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 Surveys QoS in 22 Cities and 13 Highways Across Pakistan
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…
PTA Launches NTSOC to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Pakistan
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…
Telecom Authority Conducts Another Successful Raid Against Illegal SIMs
PTA in collaboration with FIA, has carried out another successful raid, against illegal activation of SIMs, at two franchisees of a mobile company in Rawat, Islamabad. During the raid, BVS…
PTA Instructs Operators to Complete Transition to IPv6
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…
