ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday unveiled a new facility allowing overseas Pakistanis to register one mobile device tax-free for up to 120 days during each visit to Pakistan. This initiative supports the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s policy aimed at facilitating seamless connectivity for Pakistani expatriates. This facility is available through […]
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PTA to block SIM cards issued to deceased individuals starting june 30
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will begin blocking SIM cards registered to deceased persons from June 30, 2025, to curb the growing misuse of inactive identity records in financial fraud, terrorism, online scams, and illegal activities. This nationwide operation follows a data-sharing agreement with NADRA, which provided the PTA with verified records of CNICs belonging […]
Pakistan surpasses 200 million telecom subscribers, marks digital milestone with free data offer
Pakistan has reached a major milestone in its digital journey by crossing 200 million telecom subscribers, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced. This includes 150 million broadband users and over 2 million Fiber To The Home (FTTH) customers. To celebrate this achievement, PTA partnered with leading mobile operators like Jazz, Telenor, Ufone, Zong, and SCO […]
PTA celebrates 200 million mobile users with free data and call package
ISLAMABAD – In a major announcement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that the number of mobile phone users in the country has reached 200 million. To mark this achievement, PTA is offering free mobile data and call minutes to all users. According to PTA Chairman, every mobile user will receive 2 GB of […]
Beware! scammers posing as PTA to steal your personal information
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a serious warning to the public about rising cases of phishing scams. Fraudsters are pretending to be PTA officials in an attempt to steal sensitive personal information such as passwords and OTPs. In its latest alert, PTA made it clear that it never contacts individuals through […]
PTA clarifies: Disruption of X (formerly twitter) not linked to local internet filtering
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially stated that the recent disruption in access to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is not due to any local internet blockage, filtering, or government-imposed restriction. Instead, the outage is part of a broader global technical issue affecting multiple countries. PTA issued this clarification following widespread […]
Pakistan strikes back online: PTA blocks 79 indian platforms over propaganda
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 79 Indian digital platforms, accusing them of spreading anti-Pakistan propaganda and false information. The move comes amid growing tensions between the two countries following recent military skirmishes. According to a press release, PTA confirmed the blocking of 16 Indian YouTube news channels, 31 YouTube video links, and 32 […]
PTA launches free mobile registration for tourists and overseas Pakistanis
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a free mobile registration system for overseas Pakistanis and foreign visitors. This new system allows temporary registration of personal devices for up to 120 days during each visit. The process is fully digital and user-friendly. Visitors can register their phones through the official Device Registration System (DRS) portal […]