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PTA suspends mobile internet services in parts of Balochistan for ‘public safety’

This comes after an uptick in terrorist attacks in the province

Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:04pm

Interior ministry asks PTA to block ‘illegal VPNs’ amid security concerns

Registration of VPNs with PTA may be made till November 30

Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:48pm

Council of Islamic Ideology declares VPNs usage ‘un-Islamic’

CII chairman says government has authority to prevent access to ‘immoral content’

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 12:18am

PPP chief Bilawal slams PML-N for failing relations with US, blocking VPNs

Clarifies has no grievances with government

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:55pm

Pakistanis accessing 20 million pornographic websites daily, PTA reveals

This action follows a letter from the Ministry of Religious Affairs to the PTA

Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:01pm

PTA begins blocking unregistered VPNs

Such unregistered VPNs are being ‘temporarily blocked’ until they comply with regulatory requirements

Published 11 Nov, 2024 09:54pm

PTA indicates end of internet slowdown by end of October

Rahman decisions regarding the closure of X are made by the federal govt

Published 02 Oct, 2024 11:36am

Outages reported for WhatsApp, Instagram users in Pakistan: Downdetector

Users of mobile data also report interruptions

Published 21 Sep, 2024 04:54pm

Pakistan gets its own internet satellite, makes it operational

PakSat-MM1 is competing with Musk's Starlink

Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:17pm

Pakistan launches VPN registration amid internet disruptions

PTA says registration aims to support operations of software companies

Published 31 Aug, 2024 12:13am

PTA blocks 183 mobile applications, 2,369 websites via web management system

Authority says 2,369 websites also blocked through web management system

Updated 27 Aug, 2024 10:26pm

Decision to install internet firewall was made during PTI tenure, show documents

Claims IT ministry was directed to present the case for approval to relevant authority

Published 19 Aug, 2024 12:27am

Outcry in Pakistan: Businesses, activists slam internet slowdown

IT minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja denies government is behind internet slowdown

Published 18 Aug, 2024 09:08pm

Multinational companies mull relocation from Pakistan due to internet issues

Pakistan Business Council says nigh-speed connectivity vital for domestic economy

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 06:40pm

‘Lahore ki Ranis’: Fans all praise for Netflix’s Heeramandi

Some viewers believe the OTT drama lacks storyline

Published 03 May, 2024 12:43pm

Internet services restored in the country

The outage affects the internet services in Pakistan

Published 09 Apr, 2024 04:58pm

PTA to change license rules to bring internet to 10 million more people

New rules will allow internet companies to be set up at district level

Published 07 Apr, 2024 01:03pm

Internet restrictions: VPN demand surges ‘6,000% in Pakistan’

A VPN company tracks demand as a detection of government crackdowns

Published 07 Mar, 2024 02:07pm

IHC issues notice to PTA, info ministry over X closure in Pakistan

SHC to conduct hearing on contempt of court petition regarding the issue

Updated 05 Mar, 2024 03:16pm

Damaged cables in Red Sea disrupt internet services globally

Company says repair works not possible for another month

Published 05 Mar, 2024 01:10pm

China refuses to share its Great Firewall with Pakistan

Initial talks failed after Beijing feared technology leakage, claims journalist

Published 23 Feb, 2024 12:00pm

Internet closure costing telecom companies Rs940 million every day

Food delivery and cab companies also lose millions

Published 21 Feb, 2024 10:05pm

Court orders immediate restoration of internet services in Pakistan

SHC directs PTA to present reasons for internet shutdown on Feb 8

Published 21 Feb, 2024 01:41pm

VPN usage surges in Pakistan amid continuous internet shutdowns

Social media platforms have been down multiple times since Jan 7

Updated 20 Feb, 2024 02:13am

X, formerly Twitter, down in Pakistan for second time in less than 24 hours

Users face slow or non-existent accessibility to the platform

Updated 18 Feb, 2024 06:36pm

PTA to transform to optical fibre for fixed broadband services

The transition will be implemented through new, renewed connections

Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:00pm

Commonwealth observer expresses satisfaction over polling process

Group head says ‘casting votes more important than internet service’

Published 08 Feb, 2024 03:13pm

PTA allays fears of internet outage as ECP explains its contingency plans

Internet services will be available to users on February 8

Updated 07 Feb, 2024 05:12pm

Amnesty International urges govt to ensure uninterrupted access to internet

Human rights organisations says govt should refrain from ordering disruption of telecommunications

Updated 07 Feb, 2024 10:33am

PTA revenue increased to Rs850b, chairman Rehman tells PM Kakar

Access to cellular services reaches 90%

Updated 26 Jan, 2024 10:25pm