ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory urging mobile users to activate a free service designed to prevent unintended balance deductions from mobile data usage. Read More: PTA enforces mandatory SIM registration for users In its statement released on March 19, 2026, the authority warned that users may face unexpected charges if […]
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PTA committed to fair charging, improving mobile services
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has assured that it will address recent concerns raised on social media regarding mobile tariffs, service quality, and unauthorised deductions, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to consumer protection. To create a structured and fair tariff framework, PTA has notified the Mobile Tariff Regulations, 2025, said a news release. Under these regulations, […]
5G auction on March 10; initial services planned in big cities
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeez-ur-Rehman said on Wednesday that the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10, with services initially rolling out in federal and provincial capitals and plans to expand to other cities soon. Speaking at a media briefing on the upcoming Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (5G), […]
X declined most requests to suspend Imran’s account, PTA tells IHC
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority informed the Islamabad High Court on Thursday that it had approached X on three occasions over the past three-and-a-half years, seeking the suspension of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan’s account, but most of its requests were declined. According to a PTA report submitted to the court, the authority first wrote to […]
PTA alerts masses over rising online fraud across country
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has alerted the masses over rising online fraud across the country. The PTA in an advisory, cautioned citizens about people doing online fraud by luring them with a prize money win. “Online fraudsters may ask you to click on a suspicious link to win a prize, or they can commit […]
PTA denies youTube ban, says viral notice is from 2012
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that a viral notice about a YouTube ban is outdated. The notice, dated back to 2012, is being wrongly shared on social media. PTA urged people to ignore this false information. The original ban came after protests against the film Innocence of Muslims and was ordered by the […]