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62 convicted over online hate speech since 2015, SC told
Report says PTA blocked 44 websites for spreading hate speech
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Block immoral content on TikTok, orders PHC
Court seeks report from PTA on next hearing
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Submarine cable fault slows internet across Pakistan
PTA says alternative channels for bandwidth arranged to provide uninterrupted internet services to users
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Uninterrupted cellular service in twin cities during OIC summit: PTA
Govt has announced a local holiday in federal capital on Saturday and Sunday
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Xiaomi’s smartphone production to commence in Pakistan as PTA grants license to Select Technologies
Xiaomi's manufacturing partner in Pakistan anticipates production of 2.5-3 million handsets per year
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PTA reduces Mobile Termination Rate by 28.5%
Telecommunication authority says rates will be further reduced to 40 paisas per minute from July 1 next year
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IHC seeks reply from PTA over ban on TikTok
Video-sharing platform was banned in the country, on the directives of courts, for uploading objectionable content
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TikTok, PTA discuss content moderation on app
Telecommunication authority chief hopes to reach a mechanism to provide safe, productive content to local audience
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Govt notifies new social media rules
PTA authorised to block any website or platform on the directions of court, federal govt or interior ministry
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PTA says faulty submarine cable in UAE repaired
AAE-1 was reportedly cut causing ‘degradation’ of internet services for users
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PTA to conduct mobile spectrum auction for AJK, GB
Telenor, Zong, Ufone, Jazz qualify for auction
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PTA failed to justify TikTok ban: IHC
Court tells authority to seek govt’s policy, submit report on Sept 20
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Pakistan begins export of smartphones
First consignment of 5,500 units carrying 'manufactured in Pakistan' tag exported to UAE
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PTA issues MDM to Lucky Motor
PTA issues MDM to Lucky Motor
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PTA invites bids for NGSM spectrum
Applications to be submitted by those interested in providing services of 1,800 MHz and 2,100 MHz bands
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Sindh moves to block SIMs of unvaccinated citizens
Country’s caseload from pandemic tops 1m mark
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Social media firms not cooperating with FIA, NA body told
NACTA says Facebook does not even bother to respond to our requests
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PTA gets Rs15.82b from telecom companies
Telenor and Jazz pay second instalment of license renewal fee
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PM Imran constitutes committee to review social media rules
Shireen Mazari appointed chairperson; AGP says body to deliberate on matter and submit recommendations within a month
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Govt to revise social media rules by April 2
IHC says it will issue order after hearing AGP’s report
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'PTA should not be blocking websites every now and then'
Senate panel urges parents’ role on responsible social media use
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PTA moves to resolve boosters’ issue
PTA has issued directives to the cellular mobile operators (CMOs) to improve network coverage
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Govt agrees to revisit new social media rules
AGP informs IHC PTA, stakeholders to be consulted on Unlawful Online Content Rules
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PTA blocks website over blasphemy charges
Says ‘trueislam.com’ was given opportunity to explain its position before the authority, which it did not avail
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PTA to announce strategy for WhatsApp’s new privacy policy
Application issues clarification that updates will not affect ‘privacy of messages with friends or family’
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PTA to announce strategy for WhatsApp’s new privacy policy
Application issues clarification that updates will not affect ‘privacy of messages with friends or family’
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Pakistan bans promo of 'sacrilegious' movie Lady of Heaven
So far 336 websites containing promo of the movie have been reported, says telecommunication regulator
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PTA issues notices to Google, Wikipedia over sacrilegious content
PTA has been receiving complaints regarding misleading search results associated with “Present Khalifa of Islam”
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Pakistan begins work to negotiate PTA with Kabul
Dawood holds meeting to discuss matters related to trade
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Freedom of expression vital for progress: IHC
Asks PTA if stakeholders were consulted before formation of social media rules
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PTA rules on unlawful online content not to harm businesses
Telecom regulator says rules will pave way for better investment opportunities for tech firms
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Pakistan to introduce faster telecom network speed
Revenue of the telecom sector crossed Rs552 billion in the financial year 2018-19
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IHC disapproves trend to ban social media sites
Says TikTok source of entertainment, earning in times of pandemic; calls for having stronger morality
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Internet group condemns lack of transparency in formulation of Pakistan's digital policy
AIC objects to the process through which “Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Rules” were formulated
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Twitter urged to block accounts spreading ‘fake information’ against Pakistan
Move comes after Indian media organisations fabricated 'Karachi civil war' claims
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PTA devises SOPs for lodging complaints, Senate panel told
Makes it easier to approach it against ‘objectionable online content’
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PTA removes ban on TikTok, management assures cooperation
Management will moderate all TikTok accounts in accordance with local laws
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IHC issues notices to PTA, federal government over ban on Tik Tok
Court adjourns hearing till next Friday
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TikTok ban challenged in Islamabad High Court
Petitioner Ashfaq Jutt says his business is seriously affected by arbitrary ban imposed by PTA
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Five TikTok alternatives to try
Pakistan has recently joined the list of countries such as US and India that have moved to block TikTok
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An unhealthy fixation
If the PM is serious about revamping online commerce sector, govt needs to reassess the PTA policies
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TikTok blocked in Pakistan after failing to remove ‘immoral content’
Will review decision if a satisfactory mechanism is developed to block ‘unlawful content’, says PTA
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Celebs deem 'Churails' ban devastating blow to creative freedom in Pakistan
Actors express anger towards the growing censorship within and increased bans on the content available to the country
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PTA can block or remove unlawful online content on social media
PTA has issued this notice to warn social media and internet users
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PTA asks TikTok to immediately block vulgar content in Pakistan
Pakistan’s recently passed social media and digital laws have been widely criticised by rights activists
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PTI govt acts to stop illegal sale of GSM boosters
PTA says shops violating order will face legal action under telecom law
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Preliminary draft: PTA drafts mobile device rules
Telecom consumers, stakeholders and the public have been invited to provide their comments on the draft
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PTA drafts rules and regulations for local manufacturing of mobile phones
Telecommunication regulator invites all stakeholders to provide their feedback on the draft
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Dating app Grindr 'disappointed' by Pakistan block
A recent clampdown on online content by the PTA has also seen warnings given to other major platforms
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Tinder ban
Instead of futilely banning platforms, PTA is opening door for users to shift to lesser-known and more unsafe apps