The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned citizens about the growing risk of phishing attacks and fraudulent messages. In an advisory, the authority urged users to check the authenticity of senders before trusting any message. It advised the public not to click on suspicious links and to report such incidents to the relevant authorities. The […]
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PTA opens doors to legal VPN services in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started licensing VPN service providers to ensure secure and legal internet access. This step regulates the growing VPN market. Users can now access services from licensed companies directly. According to Pakistan Television, PTA issued class licenses to more than five companies. These licenses allow providers to offer VPNs for lawful […]
Instagram rolls out teen accounts in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) partnered with Meta to launch Instagram’s new Teen Accounts feature in Pakistan. The event included representatives from Meta, UNICEF, and key child protection organizations. It aimed to raise awareness about online safety for teenagers. During the launch, live demonstrations showed how Teen Accounts work and protect youth online. Officials emphasized […]
Data of 300,000 Hajj applicants leaked on dark web, reveals PTA chief
ISLAMABAD – The personal data of nearly 300,000 people who applied for Hajj has been leaked to the dark web, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman revealed on Friday. Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman made the disclosure during a Senate IT Committee meeting, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan. The PTA chief said the data […]
Mobile internet shut down again across Balochistan
Mobile internet services have once again been suspended across Balochistan, including Quetta. The shutdown began on August 30 and will remain in effect until September 6. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a formal notification on the provincial government’s request. Authorities cited security threats as the reason for this latest suspension. However, the disruption has […]
PTA swiftly restores 86% telecom towers in flood-hit KP
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has quickly restored 86% of telecom towers in flood-hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within 48 hours, ensuring essential connectivity for thousands of stranded residents. Under the supervision of Chairman Major-General ® Hafeezur Rehman, emergency teams and telecom operators worked day and night to bring mobile and internet services back online […]
Floods hit KP telecom network, PTA steps in swiftly
Severe flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has damaged over 200 telecom towers, disrupting mobile and internet services across several districts. According to sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the damage occurred due to recent heavy rains and flash floods that swept through parts of the province. Despite the scale of the disruption, the PTA […]
PTA restores majority telecom services nationwide
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Sunday that it had successfully restored more than 72 percent of telecom sites after a nationwide disruption that left millions of users disconnected. The disruption, which affected mobile services across several regions, caused difficulties in communication, highlighting the dependence of citizens and businesses on uninterrupted connectivity for their […]
Mobile internet suspended across Balochistan over security concerns
Mobile internet data services have been suspended throughout Balochistan, including Quetta, due to rising security concerns, officials announced recently. This shutdown is expected to last until August 15. Authorities from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that mobile internet has been blocked in several districts, including Kohlu, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Loralai, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah, […]
PTA clears confusion over cybercrime responsibility in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that cybercrime and online fraud do not fall directly under its responsibility. The authority stated it is not in charge of registering or regulating call centers and software houses either. According to official documents, PTA’s primary role is limited to blocking or removing illegal online content under the […]