Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking social media ban for under-16s
The Punjab social media ban under-16 debate has moved from talk-show panels to the floor of the provincial legislature. On…
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PTA Kids Social Media Monitoring Advisory 2026
A new PTA kids social media monitoring advisory has landed at a moment when Pakistani households are more connected than…
Big Relief: PTA Facial Verification for SIM Issuance
Pakistan’s SIM registration system has run on fingerprints for over a decade. That may be about to change. PTA facial…
PTA Begins Licensing Legal VPN Services in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially started licensing companies providing Virtual Private Network (VPN) services. According to a statement…
Senate Presents Bill to Restrict Social Media Access for Under-16s
The bill empowers the PTA to shut down existing accounts of underage users and to draft rules and clarifications. Senate…
PTA Recovers 16,000 Illegal SIMs in Raids Across Punjab
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, working with NCCIA Lahore, has cracked down on illegal SIM networks across…
PTA Celebrates Landmark Achievement: Pakistan Surpasses 200 Million Telecom Subscribers
PTA remains committed to connecting Pakistan and digital empowering the Nation. PTA Celebrates Landmark Achievement: Pakistan Surpasses 200 Million Telecom…
Pakistan Blocks Over 3000 YouTube Channels for Anti-State Content
PTA also confirmed immediate blocking of 13 Indian news channels and 20 Indian news websites. Pakistan Blocks Over 3000 YouTube…
PTA to Issue Licenses for Fixed Satellite Services
The draft stipulates that the licenses will be valid for 15 years. PTA to Issue Licenses for Fixed Satellite Services….
Pakistan set to launch 5G technology in June 2025
The PTA will auction around four bands: 700 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz, and 3500 MHz for 5G. Pakistan set…