The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to the public about a rise in online fraud, where scammers lure people with fake prize money offers. According to the advisory, fraudsters may ask victims to click on suspicious links or provide their banking details online to claim a prize. The PTA has urged people […]
IHC Reinstates PTA Chairman Hafeez-ur-Rehman Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reinstated Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman as Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), reported. The PTA chief had approached the court seeking to overturn a single-bench decision that had declared his appointment illegal and requested a stay on the earlier order until […]
IHC Rules Hafeez-ur-Rehman’s PTA Appointment Unlawful, Orders Immediate Removal ISLAMABAD – Justice Babar Sattar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) announced a detailed 99-page verdict on Tuesday, declaring Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman’s appointment as Member (Administration) and later as Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) unconstitutional and unlawful. The court described the process as […]
Haripur — Authorities Crack Down on Mobile Cloning and IMEI Tampering Joint enforcement teams carried out raids on several mobile repair shops in Haripur, including areas near Fowara Masjid in Mochi Bazaar and along Main GT Road. During the operations, officials seized a large quantity of equipment, such as cloned mobile phones, desktop computers, laptops, […]
NCCIA Busts Fake SIM Activation Network in Karachi Karachi – The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has uncovered a major illegal SIM activation operation in Karachi, following a formal complaint lodged by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). During the raid, officials arrested a key suspect accused of using fake Biometric Verification System (BVS) devices […]
PTA Urges Citizens to Strengthen Online Passwords ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued fresh guidelines urging citizens to adopt stronger online security practices by creating robust passwords. In a statement, the authority stressed that a strong password is the first line of defense in the digital world, protecting users from cyber threats […]
PTA Blocks 184 Gambling Websites and Apps in Pakistan ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 184 websites and apps linked to gambling, the Cabinet Division told the National Assembly in a written reply. The Minister in charge of the Cabinet Division said that these gambling platforms were blocked to stop illegal online […]
According to the PTA, fraudulent WhatsApp messages containing suspicious links are being circulated, often warning users that their accounts will be suspended due to policy violations. These deceptive messages urge users to click on fake links under the guise of “security verification.” The PTA noted that such messages are being sent from both local and […]
According to reports, Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah presided over the hearing and issued a two-page written order directing YouTube to block the identified channels. The court reviewed the FIA’s request, which was based on an inquiry initiated on June 2, regarding content considered harmful to national security. According to the court order, the investigating officer […]
According to documents, the PTA has permanently deactivated 6.43 million inactive SIMs in a crackdown against illegal and fake SIMs in Islamabad. Additionally, 2.989 million SIMs registered under the identity cards of deceased individuals have been blocked. The authority also blocked 171 SIMs registered under the names of unrelated women in new districts and 69,246 […]
