PTA Rules Out Immediate Iris Biometric SIM Registration
The immediate implementation of SIM registration using the iris biometric system has been disallowed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The
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Pakistan Sees Decline In Cellular Subscribers, Broadband Penetration: PTA
In Pakistan, there were 192.27 million cellular subscribers at the end of May as opposed to 192.60 million at the
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The Role Of Timely Reporting In Combating Unlawful Online Content
In the past, broadcasters and telecasters held complete control over the content to be broadcast, ensuring the avoidance of inappropriate
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Major General Hafeez Ur Rehman Appointed As PTA Chairman
Prior to his selection for the top position, Major General Hafeezur Rehman (r) was reportedly going to be named the
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PTA, UNICEF Collab To Promote Secure Online Environment For Children
The UNICEF representative in Pakistan stressed the value of this partnership and gave his organization’s full support in carrying out
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PTA Connects Floor Price Mechanism For CMOs With CCP’s NoC
The PTA was requested by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to respond to the questions and provide the
Read more PTA, NADRA Sign MoU To Collab On Multi Finger Biometrics
In order to prevent spoofing, telecoms in Pakistan started using the multi-finger biometric verification system for SIM registration last November.
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PTA Concerns Over Security Of Data In Granting License To Starlink
PTA sources claim that Starlink’s network access device will cost around $700 and require a $100 monthly payment for a
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NGMS Penetration Increases To 54.91% By End Of January: PTA
By the end of January, there were 2.878 million Ufone 3G subscribers, down from 2.917 million at the end of
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PTA Directed To Ensure Proper Coverage Of Mobile Network Services
For the current fiscal year 2023–2024, the committee approved all budgetary proposals totaling Rs 24,250.375 million for 35 ongoing and
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PTA Blocks 21 Unauthentic Quran Apps and Websites in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority authority investigates complaints from the public as well as from different stakeholders, in addition to conducting
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Starlink Submits Business Plan To PTA For Operations In Pakistan
Starlink, which offers internet access via satellite in several different nations, submitted a technical and business plan to PTA for
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5G launch In Pakistan Is Impossible Due To Rise In Electricity Prices
The meeting was informed by a member of the IT Ministry that illegal SIMs were to blame for financial crimes.
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PTA Renews Jazz License For Fee Rs. 24.24 Billion
The license is renewed for a fee of USD 486.2 million for 15 years, of which Jazz has paid 50%
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PTA Advises Strict Action Against Unregistered Social Media Platforms
According to PTA, all major social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, have not responded positively to the
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PTA Inducted First Graduate Trainee Under OMP for PWDs
PTA signed a cooperation agreement with Telenor Pakistan under which the regulator agreed to receive one female PWD who would
Read more Launch Of 5G Services Faces Optical Fibre Cable Penetration
The upcoming 5G services will necessitate a massive deployment of OFC, which connects micro base stations and edge nodes in
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