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Web Desk
Jul 22, 2025

Social media accounts for under 16s to be banned, bill tabled

A new bill has been tabled in the Senate, proposing a ban on social media accounts for individuals under 16 years of age.

Business

Web Desk Karachi
Apr 10, 2025

IMF seeks clarification on UAE’s $1 billion telecom investment linked to PTCL merger

This informal pledge is associated with the proposed merger of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Telenor Pakistan, raising concerns from the global financial institution during Pakistan’s ongoing discussions for economic assistance.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Jan 03, 2025

Internet disruptions: teams working to solve the issue, says PTCL

PTCL announced teams are working diligently to address internet disruptions caused by a fault in one of the subsea cables connecting Pakistan.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Nov 18, 2024

PTA extends deadline for non-registered VPNs registration

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to extend the deadline for the registration of non-registered VPNs by two weeks.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Nov 13, 2024

PTA launches VPN registration process amid security push

VPNs are widely adopted in Pakistan for accessing banned platforms, such as the social media site X

Pakistan

Web Desk
Nov 01, 2024

Internet services restored to ‘normal’, claims PTA

Internet services in the country have been restored to ‘normal’ after the repair of faults in the SMW4 submarine cable, PTA has announced.

Latest Pakistan

Hum News
Aug 16, 2024

Pakistan’s internet, social media services start to recover

Internet speeds and social media services in Pakistan started to recover today, Friday, after experiencing significant disruptions over the past two weeks.

Latest Pakistan

Hum News
Aug 15, 2024

Social media disruption in Pakistan expected to end in 2,3 days: report

Social media disruption in the country, which has been ongoing since August 10, is expected to end within the next two to three days.

Technology

Web Desk
Aug 15, 2024

PTA asked to explain ongoing social media disruption

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology has demanded an explanation from Hafiz Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), regarding the current nationwide social media disruption.

Business

Web Desk
Jul 27, 2024

PTA issues advisory about buying mobile phones

The PTA further instructed buyers to opt for boxed phones, verify the PTA stamp on the box, and check that the IMEI number on the phone matches the one on the box.