PTA Reports Poor QoS Performance by Mobile Operators in Survey

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has highlighted the poor quality of service (QoS) provided by mobile operators in Pakistan. The results of a QoS survey conducted in Q4 2024 reveal substandard performance in network coverage, broadband, voice, and SMS services. Key players like Zong and Jazz showed strength in specific areas, while Telenor consistently underperformed. …

PTA Announces Major Boost with Submarine Cable System

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a groundbreaking development to enhance international connectivity. Through the 2Africa Submarine Cable system, Pakistan is set to transform its telecommunications infrastructure, making strides toward a faster and more reliable internet connection. 2Africa: A Game-Changing Cable System The 2Africa Submarine Cable, one of the largest cable systems in the …

PTA Addresses VPN Disruption and Registration Issues

Pakistan experienced a nationwide disruption of virtual private networks (VPNs) on Sunday evening. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) attributed the issue to a technical glitch. The disruption impacted a large number of users, particularly those relying on VPNs to bypass restrictions on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). The PTA clarified that the outage …

PTA Takes Action Against Obscene Content on TikTok

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) submitted a comprehensive report to the Peshawar High Court. The report details the actions taken to combat obscene and blasphemous content on social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Statistics on Explicit Content Since 2020, the PTA reported a staggering number of explicit videos uploaded to TikTok. In total, …

Social Media Platform X Restored Across Pakistan, PTA Tells SHC

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday that social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been restored for users across the country. PTA’s lawyer, Ahsan Imam, announced that the authority has withdrawn its previous notification regarding the suspension of X services. This statement was submitted in response …

PTA Confirms Use of Web Monitoring System to Block Apps and Websites in Pakistan

The National Assembly has been informed that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is actively using the Web Monitoring System (WMS) to block online applications and websites. This system, which has sparked controversy, is part of PTA’s mandate under Section 37 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. The minister in charge of the …

PTA Warns Internet Disruptions May Persist Until October

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Wednesday that a malfunction in the SMW-4 submarine cable is the cause of the ongoing internet slowdown in the country. Repairs for the cable are expected to be completed by early October. This prolonged disruption has triggered widespread frustration among the public and the IT industry. Many critics …

Sindh Govt Suspends Cellular Services on Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)

To maintain law and order during the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the Sindh government announced the suspension of cellular services in major cities, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Sukkur, and Khairpur, on Monday. This measure is part of strict security protocols to ensure public safety during the religious observance. The Sindh Home Minister, Ziaul …

PTA Blames Submarine Cable for Slow Internet Amid Firewall Controversy

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has responded to significant criticism over recent internet disruptions, linking the issue to a “fault in the undersea submarine cable.” PTA Chairman Major General (retd) Hafeez-Ur-Rehman provided this explanation after receiving intense backlash from netizens and IT sector bodies. During a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT, PTA …

PTA Blocks 175,000 Mobile Phones

Every day thousands of mobile phones are stolen by thieves from innocent citizens of the country. Most of the time, owners of mobile phones just block their sims to their data and personal numbers from leaking. But now Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to block mobile phones through the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) …

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