To celebrate the milestone, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has offered a complimentary package to the telecom users. According to the package, on June 20, users will receive 2 GB of free data and 200 on-net minutes valid for 24 hours. According to PTA, the country now has over 197 million mobile subscribers, while broadband users […]
According to a recent announcement on the social media platform, Facebook, PTA highlighted that users must verify their SIM ownership to avoid misuse by criminals. Emphasising the SIM Registration measure is required as unauthorised individuals can misuse stolen personal information to acquire illegal mobile SIM cards, which may then be utilised for fraudulent purposes, criminal […]
In his statement, ANP Senator Aimal Wali Khan mentioned, “The Chairman PTA himself came to me, now I consider him as my elder brother, and we have resolved all grudges.” He further added, “I will withdraw the privilege motion against him; it was a mishap.” While talking to the media, Senator Aimal Wali Khan stressed […]
According to the ANP spokesperson, the PTA Chairman failed to provide satisfactory answers to the questions raised by ANP leader Aimal Wali Khan during a recent parliamentary committee meeting. The party alleged that the chairman displayed an unserious attitude and appeared ill-informed about critical issues facing the telecom sector. The ANP demanded that all federal […]
NetBlocks, an organisation that monitors accessibility issues on the internet, on February 17, last year, confirmed that a “national-scale disruption” has hit X in Pakistan in the aftermath of widespread protests in the country triggered by the alleged vote rigging in general elections. A full bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) headed by CJ Justice […]
As per details, IMF experts will begin reviewing the performance of various departments of the Pakistan government, starting today. The preparation of this Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment Report is a key target of the ongoing loan program between the IMF and Pakistan. The IMF delegation will assist Pakistan in matters related to governance and […]
According to a Sindh Transport Department spokesperson, the action was taken after receiving several complaints about overcharging from the passengers. As many as 71 buses were slapped with heavy fines, and Rs575,000 overcharging from the passengers was recovered and handed over to them. The spokesperon further said that Secretary PTA, Okash Khalid Memon took part […]
As per details, Citizens across Pakistan can now deposit funds into accounts of over 50 banks through NADRA e-Sahulat, following an agreement between NADRA Technologies Limited and 1LINK. The agreement signing ceremony was attended by State Bank of Pakistan’s Deputy Governor Saleemullah and NADRA chairman. With this initiative, more than 9,000 e-Sahulat franchises nationwide will […]
The PTA in a crackdown in collaboration with the FIA Cyber Crime Wing, seized illegal sim cards in Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, and Karachi. The PTA has seized thousands of illegal, pre-activated international SIM cards. “In Multan 7064 sims recovered in five raids,” PTA stated. “Eight persons were also arrested in raids,” PTA said. […]
According to the NADRA spokesperson, the facility for identity verification through the “Verisys” system is available to all financial institutions. Banks and financial institutions can utilize NADRA’s services when needed. NADRA further stated that, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), it is introducing a facial recognition […]
