Cabinet gives green signal for auction of 5G spectrum: IT Minister
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif said that the Federal Cabinet has given the green signal for the auction of the much-anticipated 5G spectrum. Dr. Saif in a statement said that a Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee, led by the finance minister, had been established to oversee the impending spectrum auction….
Adil Aziz
Consumers of 3G/4G service increased to 127 Million
The number of 3G and 4G service users in Pakistan has significantly increased and reached 127 million by August 2023. As per the details available on the official site of the PTA, the number of active mobile SIMs reached 190 million during the same period. The number of broadband subscribers reached 130 million while the…
PTA hosts meeting with religious scholars to promote safe, responsible use of social media
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority took a significant step towards fostering safe and responsible internet usage by organizing a meeting with prominent religious scholars at PTA Headquarters. The event marked a collaborative effort between the PTA and religious leaders to address the challenges of social media and the internet while promoting a digital environment that aligns with…
SECP continues crack down on illegal loan apps
As part of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s crackdown against illegal loan apps, it has been observed that some operators have started launching their illegal loan apps through Android Package Kit (APK) files, by using alternative channels such as websites, WhatsApp, etc. instead of uploading them on Google and Apple Play stores. The…
PTA and TikTok sign MOU to foster a safer digital environment for Pakistani youth
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at PTA Headquarters. This collaboration aims to promote digital safety in government schools across Pakistan through a multifaceted approach. The program includes comprehensive training programs and guidelines for teachers, parents, and students that will be covered through, workshops, seminars, webinars, awareness videos…
PTA conducts quality of service survey
Quality of Service (QoS) surveys in 19 cities of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh,Balochistan, and in Islamabad Capital Territory Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) conducted Quality of Service (QoS) surveys in 19 cities of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh,Balochistan, and in Islamabad Capital Territory to measure the performance and quality of services offered by Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs)…
Forthcoming ten months to witness substantial progress in execution of 5G action plan: IT Minister
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication said that the forthcoming ten months would witness substantial progress in the execution of the 5G action plan. During a meeting with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General (Retd) Hafeez Ur Rehman, the minister discussed in detail the upcoming plans related to telecommunications, the roll-out of the…
SECP Strikes Down Illegal Personal Loan Applications
In order to safeguard the public from falling into debt traps of illegal loan apps, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in coordination with Google, Apple and the PTA, has ensured removal of 120 illegal Loan apps that were previously available at Google and Apple Stores. The phenomenon of illegal personal Loan Apps…
SECP strengthens measures to prevent predatory lending in Digital Nano Lending
In order to curb predatory practices and ensure financial sustainability of the borrowers in the digital nano-lending sector, the SECP has imposed exposure limits on digital lenders and borrowers through its Circular 10 of 2023. A maximum limit of Rs. 25000/- has been imposed for individual borrowers from a single loan app, and the aggregate…
PTA between Pak-Azerbaijan to be finalized in August
A preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and Azerbaijan is expected to be finalized in the first week of the coming month of August 2023, for evolving the trade liberalization and enhancing the bilateral trade between both countries. Pakistan and Azerbaijan also agreed to initiate direct flight operations in major cities of both countries including…