PTA blocks unregistered VPNs: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated a nationwide crackdown on unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This move aims to mitigate security risks and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. The decision has sparked significant discussion among internet users and cybersecurity experts. Background and Rationale The PTA’s decision to block unregistered…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled the “Tariff for Cellular Mobile Telecommunication Services Regulations, 2024,” a comprehensive framework aimed at ensuring pricing flexibility, protecting consumer interests, and preventing the cross-subsidization of other telecommunication services. This move is set to bring significant changes to how tariffs are managed and regulated in Pakistan’s telecommunication sector. Non-SMP…
PTA plans to launch DIRBS in Azad Jammu Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan on September 1, 2023, for device regulation. The aim of this system is to stop the use of smuggled and stolen phones in these regions.PTA has revealed its plan to introduce DIRBS in GB and AJK on September 1, 2023, and has finalized…
PTA Tax-Free Mobile Registration, promoting legal device ownership and simplifying the process. As of [date], mobile phone users can now register their devices without having to pay taxes for a period of 120 days. The move aims to boost the economy and incentivize mobile phone registration within the legal framework. The Importance of Registering Mobile…
In a significant move to combat the proliferation of illegal loan applications and protect consumers from fraudulent practices, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has initiated a crackdown on such apps operating in the country. We have taken immediate action to block 43 apps in this category, ensuring the immediate safety of consumers….
