Govt consults stakeholders on Starlink’s internet service launch in Pakistan
Starlink Internet Services is under scrutiny as it seeks approval from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and other stakeholders for its technical plan before launching services in the country. Moreover, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication revealed that the PTA is currently assessing Starlink’s technical vulnerabilities, particularly concerning its
We will block all illegal VPNs in Pakistan, says PTA Chairman
Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) retired Major General Hafeezur Rehman has announced that the regulator will be blocking all illegal virtual private networks (VPNs) in Pakistan.
PTA launches VPN registration to ensure uninterrupted business operation
The government has initiated the registration of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) through a streamlined process on the websites of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB). Moreover, this move aims to ensure secure and uninterrupted internet services for software houses, call centers, freelancers, and foreign
PTA blocks 469 apps for violating PECA 2016 standards
PTA blocks 469 apps for violating Islamic and moral standards The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently blocked 469 mobile applications following complaints from stakeholders and the public. This action includes 435 Android apps and 34 Apple apps, flagged for content deemed contrary to Islamic values, indecent material, or fraudulent
Internet slowdown in Pakistan to last till October, says PTA
Pakistan’s internet disruption is expected to persist for over a month due to a submarine cable fault, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday, with repairs anticipated by early October. The ongoing internet issues have drawn sharp criticism from the public and the information technology (IT) sector, who blame
Over 20,000 VPNs approved by PTA for compliance
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved 20,437 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for use, covering more than 1,422 companies. Out of these, 19,840 VPNs are associated with 1,286 VPN companies, while 180 VPNs have been registered by 136 freelancer companies. Additionally, 417 VPNs have been registered through the Pakistan Software
PTA requests Ministry of IT for early creation of a VPN policy
The Ministry of Information Technology is considering a proposal from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for a VPN policy. The PTA has recommended that VPNs be registered rather than banned, citing their widespread use by IT firms and freelancers. Moreover, they stress that VPNs are crucial for personal data protection
PTA officials admit they can’t block VPNs
Officials from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) acknowledged their challenges in blocking Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) during a session of the Senate Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammadzai Khan in Islamabad on Thursday. Officials further highlighted that certain services in Pakistan are only accessible via VPNs, which
Here is when 5G service will launch in Pakistan
5G Service to Launch in Pakistan by April 2025, PTA Chairman Says Major General (R) Hafeez Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has announced that 5G services will be introduced in Pakistan by April 2025. He shared this information during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee
PTA initiates SIM blockade on cancelled ID cards
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the process of blocking SIM cards issued on cancelled and fraudulent identity cards. According to a spokesperson, this action follows the August 16 deadline for implementing this regulatory change. The spokesperson noted that SIM cards associated with invalid or fake ID cards are
