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The PTA and the Ministry of Commerce sign a memorandum of understanding to enhance the digital ecosystem – Trendy Blogger

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The PTA and the Ministry of Commerce sign a memorandum of understanding to enhance the digital ecosystem – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Ministry of Commerce (MoC) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding at PTA headquarters to enhance cooperation in developing Pakistan’s digital ecosystem and enabling trade through technological innovation. The MoU stipulates key areas of cooperation, including e-commerce, cybersecurity and cloud computing, with a focus on knowledge exchange, capacity building and … Read more

Submarine cable fault resolved, Internet services stabilized: PTA – Trendy Blogger

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Submarine cable fault resolved, Internet services stabilized: PTA – Trendy Blogger

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Saturday that there is no major deterioration in internet services across the country, despite ongoing challenges. “To address the issue of degradation of internet services due to a fault in the AAE1 submarine cable on January 2, 2025, dedicated bandwidth has been arranged and added to the system,” … Read more

Telecom sector investment and foreign direct investment decline amid economic challenges: PTA report – Trendy Blogger

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Telecom sector investment and foreign direct investment decline amid economic challenges: PTA report – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: Pakistan’s telecommunications industry faced significant setbacks in foreign direct investment (FDI), contributions to the national exchequer, and overall investments during fiscal year 2023-2024, highlighting the broader economic challenges facing the country. According to the annual report released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday, foreign direct investment in the sector fell by 21% … Read more

PTA appoints advisor for 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan – Trendy Blogger

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PTA appoints advisor for 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially appointed National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA) to provide advisory services to help launch the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum with the aim of promoting next generation mobile broadband services in Pakistan. The contract was signed on November 5, 2024. As part of the agreement, NERA will conduct … Read more

Senate panel criticizes PTA officials over VPN registration issue – Trendy Blogger

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Senate panel criticizes PTA officials over VPN registration issue – Trendy Blogger

ISLAMABAD: Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) have strongly criticized the performance of the IT Ministry regarding internet services in Pakistan, particularly the ongoing issue of VPN registration. Senator Balwasha Muhammad Zai Khan, chairman of the committee, along with Senators Kamran Murtaza and Afnanullah Khan, raised several concerns about the role … Read more

PTA launches new VPN registration portal – Trendy Blogger

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PTA launches new VPN registration portal – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) launched a new registration portal for virtual private networks (VPN) on Tuesday, aiming to ensure a secure environment for Pakistan’s growing IT and e-commerce sectors. The initiative was part of a consultation session aimed at discussing the VPN registration framework, according to a press release. VPNs are commonly used … Read more

PTA warns that cancellation of LDI licenses could cause major disruptions to ATMs and mobile services – Trendy Blogger

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PTA warns that cancellation of LDI licenses could cause major disruptions to ATMs and mobile services – Trendy Blogger

Islamabad: The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Communications Technology on Monday about the huge arrears owed by Long-Distance International (LDI) companies. Out of fifteen LDI companies, ten companies paid a total of Rs. 10 billion, leaving Rs. 24 billion unpaid and the accumulated late fees … Read more

Internet speed has been restored to full capacity after cable repairs, PTA claims – Trendy Blogger

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Internet speed has been restored to full capacity after cable repairs, PTA claims – Trendy Blogger

After months of declining internet speeds, telecommunications in Pakistan has returned to full capacity, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). According to reports, the slowdown was due to problems with the Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Western Europe 4 (SMW4) and Asia, Africa, and Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cables, which have now been fixed. … Read more