Tag: PTA
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LHC summons PTA, federal govt and Information Ministry over internet disruption
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Information Ministry, and federal government representatives to appear before the court on a petition pertaining to internet disturbance on the next hearing on August 21. Advocate Nadeem filed the petition stating that the internet shutdown should be declared unconstitutional and the government…
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Hina Bayat is done with internet shutdowns
Since the past few days internet outages have become a serious problem in Pakistan, negatively affecting daily life and business. Actress Hina Bayat posted a video on instagram with the caption “Aapko Khuda ka waasta humari qaum per reham karain 🙏”. The star went on to say, “On one hand, we cry about our deteriorating…
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‘It’s not possible’; Reporting in internet-challenged Pakistan
With the primary shift from newspapers to television channels and now to digital media applications, the dissemination of information has become increasingly competitive for newsrooms, with the latest updates just a click away. “Delays can be managed with newspapers, but today everything is in your hands—specifically, mobile phones,” says Raees Ansari, Bureau Chief of Geo…
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Audit report reveals illegal hiring in PTA causing over Rs45 million loss
The Auditor General of Pakistan’s annual audit report for 2023-2024 has revealed significant irregularities in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), leading to a loss of over Rs 45million, Samaa reported. The report stated that illegal recruitment in the PTA during financial year 2022-23, including two assistant directors and one IT officer, took place without the…
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Court issues notice to PTA in TikTok ban case
The Peshawar High Court has sought a response from the federal government within 15 days on the request to impose a complete ban on TikTok. The petition stated that relevant authorities have failed to remove ‘profane and obscene’ content on the app. According to media reports, the bench, comprising of Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and…
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Pakistan’s mobile phone imports skyrocket, surpassing $987 million in first half of FY 23-24
Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge in mobile phone imports, reaching $987.539 million during the first half (July–January) of the fiscal year 2023–24.
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Local administration can suspend the internet if need be: Murtaza Solangi
Murtaza Solangi, the Caretaker Information Minister, has stated that the government has not given any instructions yet to suspend mobile or internet services on February 8. Solangi also stated that the local administration can take any decision as a result of any adverse law and order situation in the area. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) can…
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‘Ensure uninterrupted Internet access’; Sindh High Court orders on Jibran Nasir’s petition
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a directive on Wednesday, instructing the government and the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) to ensure uninterrupted internet access until February 8, the scheduled date for the general elections in the country. The order came from a two-member bench led by SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, following a…
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PTA warns of possible internet disruption in next 90 days
Pakistani internet users experienced disrupted internet once again on January 20 — previously disrupted on December 17 and January 7. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) claimed that the internet disruption was caused by technical reasons — system upgrades. Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi has on Tuesday reiterated the claims of technical issues while also warning…
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Government says hundreds of social media accounts involved in anti-judiciary campaign
Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi stated on Monday that the government has identified over 500 social media accounts involved in a campaign against the judiciary. “Action will be taken against those involved in the recent malicious campaign against Supreme Court (SC) judges, in accordance with the law and constitution,” he said, talking to media in…