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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 (PTA), the new standard would operate in the 6 GHz band (5925-6425 MHz), using the same specifications as Wi-Fi 6E.
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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 office. The appeal challenges the judgment of Justice Babar Sattar, which had declared his appointment unlawful. Read more: Billions Taken from Pakistan’
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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 announced the verdict in a 99-page detailed judgment. The court accepted petitions challenging the legality of the appointment of PTA chief
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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 Pakistan. The move is expected to boost internet access, especially in remote and underserved regions. Read more: PTA Issues Strong Warning on
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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 Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the company repeatedly failed to submit its audited financial accounts and clear its annual license fee, despite several
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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 taken steps to finalise a regulatory framework to manage these operations. A detailed consultant report, prepared by the Pakistan Space Activity Regulatory
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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 the decision aims to prevent fraudulent operations that have been exploiting unsuspecting citizens across the country. The new licensing process will require
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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 the country. In an official advisory, the PTA instructed all telecom operators, including those in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan,
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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 Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication outlines key details of the framework. It defines the roles of licensed operators, user data protocols,
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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), according to ARY News. The ruling came from Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah, who issued a two-page written order after reviewing evidence
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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 up to 120 days during each visit to Pakistan. According to an official statement, the initiative is part of FBR’s policy
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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 the Home Department’s direct supervision, the cell is responsible for identifying, flagging, and responding to objectionable and sectarian material on social