Tag: PTA
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Islamabad High Court | Notice issued on petition against ban on online gambling
The Islamabad High Court heard a petition filed by a citizen in the public interest to ban online gambling and take action against the persons involved. Justice Raja Inam Amin Minhas of the Islamabad High Court heard the petition. Barrister Imran Rashid appeared in the court on behalf of the petitioner. After hearing the petition,…
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PTA, FIA, conduct raids against foreign SIM sellers
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Federal Investigation Agency (FAI) (Cyber Crime Wing) jointly conducted a series of coordinated nationwide raids against sellers involved in the unlawful sale of active international SIM cards. These actions were part of an ongoing effort to combat fraudulent telecommunications activities and ensure national security, said a news release. Tri-Nation ODI…
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PTA urges responsible use of social media
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released guidelines highlighting the significance of safe and responsible use of social media due to its increasing popularity and the potential risks it poses to public convenience. In an article titled “Principles, Responsibilities, and Ethics of Social Media,” Director Muhammad Farooq emphasizes the profound impact of social media on…
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PTA refuses FIA to block Cryptocurrency websites
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has refused the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to block cryptocurrency websites without employing any legal mechanism. PTA has also sought opinion from Ministry of Information Technology (IT) regarding cryptocurrency websites. According to Baaghi TV sources, the PTA officials have said that the FIA has ordered 1,540 cryptocurrency websites to be blocked.…
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Fault in internet submarine cable: PTA
Islamabad: A fault has been reported in the international submarine cable, SMW4, operated by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. (PTCL), in the Indian ocean due to which some internet users may experience downgraded speeds during peak hours. However, alternate measures to provide uninterrupted internet services to the users have been taken on priority basis to meet…
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Mobile Phone Service to Remain Suspended in Islamabad for Next Three Days
The government has decided to suspend mobile phone service for three days in Islamabad in view of an important meeting of Extraordinary Session of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Afghanistan. According to details, the federal government has decided to suspend mobile phone service for three days from tomorrow…
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Taleemabad in partnership with Telenor Pakistan becomes the country’s leading e-education platform based on Single National Curriculum
Islamabad, 13th December, 2021: Furthering its commitment to reduce inequalities, Telenor Pakistan aims to bring one million out-of-school children back to education through its partnership with Orenda’s award-winning Taleemabad app. Telenor aims to achieve this feat by 2023, making education more accessible through the power of technology. Horoscope predictions for today December 13, 2021 Telenor…
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Telenor Pakistan signs License Renewal Template to reiterate commitment to its customers
ISLAMABAD – 10 December, 2021 – Continuing its commitment to provide best-in-class telecom and digital solutions to its customers and connecting them to what matters most, Telenor Pakistan has signed its GSM license renewal template issued by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under protest and without prejudice. Telenor Pakistan reserves right to continue seeking a legal…
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TikTok: PTA gives good news to users!
TikTok users get a good news, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) finally lifted the ban off the application. PTA sources said the ban was lifted on the assurance of controlling the immoral content of the application. The PTA has been in touch with the TikTok administration since the ban, which was imposed on July 20, 2021,…
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PTA commences registration of social media companies with services in Pakistan
Under the new social media rules, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has begun the registration of social media companies, both international and local