In a significant development, it has been disclosed that X (formerly known as Twitter) has been blocked in Pakistan due to its non-compliance with local regulations. Government sources informed that X did not adequately address the presence of illegal content, with only a fraction of flagged material being removed. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reportedly … Read more
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to restore access to social media platforms in Pakistan, including X, formerly known as Twitter. X has been inaccessible in the country for the past four days. The SHC bench, headed by Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, issued the … Read more
The Ministry of IT and Telecom is advancing its smartphone / mobile phone installment policy, now seeking approval from the Ministry of Law and Ministry of Finance. After engaging stakeholders in discussions during a working group meeting on mobile financing, the ministry is readying the policy for further review and approval by the federal government. … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is poised to upgrade its fixed broadband services by transitioning from traditional copper-based networks to modern Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) infrastructure. This move aims to enhance the security and speed of broadband services across the country. According to official sources, this transition will be enforced through new and renewed licenses, … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has made a significant change to its procedures, extending the waiting period for obtaining a ‘New SIM Only’ from eight hours to seven days. The adjustment, outlined in the SOP titled ‘Increasing Buffer between New SIM Sale Sessions from 8 hours to 7 days,’ addresses misconceptions that arose after its … Read more
The highly anticipated Mobile Phone Financing Scheme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications, has hit a series of unexpected setbacks, leading the federal government to withdraw the policy draft for a comprehensive reevaluation. In response to these challenges, the government has issued directives for a meticulous reexamination of the policy by the … Read more