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Maj Gen (retd) Hafeezur Rehman says internet restrictions are not unique to Pakistan, noting incidents across Asia

Authority reiterates that VPN registration is a straightforward process available on its website, free of charge

SIM cards registered against CNICs that expired before 2017 and have not been renewed are being blocked

Major General (retd) Hafeezur Rehman says submarine cable repairs expected to conclude by August 27

Ban on VPN's in Pakistan likely to impact IT businesses dependent on unrestricted internet access.

PTA chairman says authority prepared to restore social media platform whenever govt requests

Digital rights advocates suggest the disruptions may be due to new firewall

New firewalls to protect against cyber threats and propaganda

PTA chief Hafeez Ur Rehman assures full cooperation to ensure the security of BISP beneficiaries.

"The Lawful Intercept Management System has been installed and is being operated without any backing of law."

Telecom companies share responsibility if they provide citizens' data without scrutiny, says Justice Babar Sattar

Write letter to MoITT, PTA expressing legal concerns over income tax general order

PTA advises FBR to launch campaigns about filing tax returns through SMS

FBR orders blocking SIM cards of over half-a-million people

Court summons DG IB in personal capacity on next hearing

Request that phone surveillance case be heard by another IHC bench

Interior Ministry says social media platform was blocked on security grounds, according to a report submitted to IHC

Informs PHC there is no mechanism for filtering blasphemous content during upload

Court summons authorised officer from interior ministry on April 3

Interior minister stresses that misuse of social media 'needs to be kept in check'

Telecom regulator clarifies phone tapping authority limits

X remains inaccessible since former Rawalpindi commissioner’s allegation regarding poll fraud

KMC’s inspection report exposes buildings constructed with poor material

Five-member team to identify people who run social media campaign against ECP

Expresses displeasure at absence of PEMRA chairman, Intelligence Bureau DG

Say tax exemption misuse, unfair duties threaten tea industry’s viability

Seeks approval of implementation mechanism for digital infrastructure initiative

EMS project director says move taken a day before polls in view of security threats

Will provide info about polling stations through SMS to 8300 starting Monday

Shows revenue for foreign investors down from $4.84b in 2018 to $3.03b in 2023

Party questions reason behind move

Court issues notices to respondents for 29th

Point out such actions adversely impact Pakistan’s global image

Laptops, smartphones sold at unreasonably low prices are usually procured through illegal means

Govt aims to swiftly address legal disputes in telecommunication sector

Private sector will give 6% of income to govt’s R&D Fund

Authority asks SIM users to only use official platforms

Scam messages threatens phone registration suspension unless user visits given link

Court issues notices to FIA, PTA; expresses concerns on airing of private conversations on TV channels

Sign MoU to promote digital safety in schools through training and awareness programmes

Cellular and transport services remained suspended in various areas marked sensitive by relevant authorities

Insists it should be consulted prior to closing any website

Platform was given 48 hours to remove 'sacrilegious content' but failed to comply with orders

PTA says the site failed to remove objectionable content

Platform will be blocked within Pakistan in case of non-compliance, authority warns

Minister tells House authority constantly monitoring phone calls from abroad

Use of secretive mode of communication is a violation of regulations, says telecommunication authority

PTA says it is continuously monitoring connectivity situation in flood-ravaged areas

Telecommunication authority says MICO has been registered in line with govt's policy to boost digital economy

The system is aimed at ensuring immediate, uninterrupted and automatic blocking of illegal content