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Pakistan Approves Wi-Fi 7 for Faster Internet
Pakistan has officially approved the use of Wi-Fi 7, marking a big step forward in the country's digital development. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
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PTA Chairman Files Urgent Appeal After Court Removal
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, has filed an appeal against the Islamabad High Court’s order that removed him from
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IHC Orders Removal of PTA Chairman
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the immediate removal of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, ruling that his appointment did not meet legal requirements. Justice Babar Sattar
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PTA Clears Path for Starlink in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued a draft license framework for Fixed Satellite Services, paving the way for global providers like Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in
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Pakistan regulator clamps down on non-compliance
Telecom regulator has taken action against Xtreme Solutions (Private) Limited, suspending its license for a month over non-compliance with key financial and administrative requirements. According to the
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Pakistan Moves Toward Regulating Satellite Internet
With global players like Starlink entering Pakistan, several Chinese companies are now exploring opportunities to offer satellite internet services in the country. In response, the Pakistani government has
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Govt Cracks Down on Cyber Fraud with New Rules
In a move to curb the growing threat of digital financial scams, Pakistani authorities have decided to place all call centers under a formal licensing regime. Officials say
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PTA Forms Emergency Centre for Telecom During Floods
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched the National Emergency Telecommunication Coordination Centre (NETCC) to oversee and ensure uninterrupted telecom services amid ongoing and potential flood emergencies across
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Islamabad Gets Regulatory Green Light for Free Wi-Fi
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new regulatory framework to support the rollout of free public Wi-Fi services across Islamabad. A document released by the
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Court Orders Blocking of 27 YouTube Channels Over Anti-State Claims
A local court in Islamabad has directed YouTube to block 27 channels accused of spreading anti-state content, following a request filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)
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FBR Offers Tax-Free Mobile Registration for Overseas Pakistanis
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a tax-free mobile phone registration facility for overseas Pakistanis, allowing them to register one device without paying duties for
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Punjab Sets Up Cyber Cell to Stop Online Hate During Muharram
The Punjab Home Department has launched the province’s first Cyber Patrol and Quick Response Cell—a dedicated unit for monitoring online content in real time. Operating under
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Starlink Set to Launch in Pakistan, Awaiting Registration from the Govt of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT (Information Technology) and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Monday confirmed that the satellite-based internet-providing company Starlink, owned by United States