Has PTA blocked ‘BlueSky in Pakistan after ‘X’ Twitter ban?
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Has PTA blocked ‘BlueSky in Pakistan after ‘X’ Twitter ban?

November 19, 2024 11:48 am
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People are facing problems accessing BlueSky, leading to questions and assumptions that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked Bluesky after 'X' in Pakistan.

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IT industry cannot function without VPNs: Chairman PTA
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IT industry cannot function without VPNs: Chairman PTA

November 18, 2024 5:03 pm
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Hafeez ur Rehman, Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), on Monday, explained that the IT industry cannot function without VPNs

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Interior Ministry asks PTA to block illegal VPNs for being ‘used by terrorists’
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Interior Ministry asks PTA to block illegal VPNs for being ‘used by terrorists’

November 15, 2024 4:38 pm
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The Ministry of Interior in a letter on Friday requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block illegal Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan.

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PTA introduces new method for registering VPNs
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PTA introduces new method for registering VPNs

November 14, 2024 6:32 pm
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new method for registering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

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Has the Pakistani government imposed a ban on VPNs?
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Has the Pakistani government imposed a ban on VPNs?

November 10, 2024 8:01 pm
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ISLAMABAD: People on social media are complaining about issues accessing Virtual private network VPNs, with many wondering if the Pakistani government has imposed a ban on them. VPNs became common in Pakistan after ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) was unofficially banned following the general elections this year, prompting people to download

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Top cybersecurity tips to keep your data safe
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Top cybersecurity tips to keep your data safe

November 10, 2024 6:16 am
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Keeping personal data secure has become essential in today’s digital age. Simple steps can go a long way in protecting your personal information from hackers, identity theft, and other risks.

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Firewall vulnerability could cost over $300 million: P@SHA
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Firewall vulnerability could cost over $300 million: P@SHA

August 15, 2024 11:11 pm
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Pakistan Software Houses Association warns of potential $300 million economic loss due to internet disruptions The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has issued a warning that the implementation of a firewall and resulting internet disruptions in the country could potentially cause an economic loss of up to $300 million. In

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Why is WhatsApp still not working in Pakistan?
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Why is WhatsApp still not working in Pakistan?

August 12, 2024 1:39 am
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WhatsApp services have been down for thousands of users in Pakistan for the past three days. Social media users have reported issues with sharing voice notes and media files, including pictures and videos. Similar problems have been noted with Instagram as well After the disruption, people took to social media,

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Plan in works to limit VPN use, says PTA chief
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Plan in works to limit VPN use, says PTA chief

August 2, 2024 9:29 am
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Pakistan Tele­communication Authority (PTA) Chairman, Major General Hafeezur Rehman has said that PTA is working on a plan to regulate the use of VPNs in Pakistan by whitelisting some proxy networks and blocking others. While attending a meeting of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Sec­retariat, PTA Chairman said that after

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