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PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Issuance of SIMs

21Oct

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PTA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Issuance of SIMs

Islamabad (21st October 2024): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Lahore, in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, Lahore conducted a successful raid against Telenor franchisee located at Kot Addu. This franchisee was found to be involved in illegal issuance of SIMs. During the raid, 166 finger prints, one mobile phone and one Laptop were recovered from the franchisee. The FIA team confiscated these devices as evidence. One person was arrested at the spot and FIR has been registered by the agency. FIA is further investigating the case. This action was taken as result of a complaint filed by PTA Zonal Office Lahore with the FIA, concerning the illegal activation of SIMs through the sales channel. The crackdown i...

پاکستان ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن اتھارٹی پی ٹی اے کو پاکستان میں سپیکٹرم آکشن کنسلٹنسی کے لیے تجاویز موصول

2Sep

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پاکستان ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن اتھارٹی پی ٹی اے کو پاکستان میں سپیکٹرم آکشن کنسلٹنسی کے لیے تجاویز موصول

پاکستان ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن اتھارٹی (پی ٹی اے ) کو پاکستان میں نیکسٹ جنریشن موبائل سروسز (این جی ایم ایس) کی توسیع کے پیش نظر بین الاقوامی کنسلٹنٹس کی جانب سے آئندہ سپیکٹرم کی نیلامی کے ضمن میں کنسلٹنسی خدمات کی فراہمی کے لیے پانچ تجاویز موصول ہوئی ہیں۔ اس حوالے سے درج ذیل فرموں نے اپنی تکنیکی اور مالی بولیاں جمع کرائی ہیں: 1. ایتھا کنسلٹنگ لمیٹڈ 2. ڈیٹیکون کنسلٹنگ FZ-LLC 3. فرنٹیئر اکنامکس لمیٹڈ 4. کام کونسلٹ (پرائیویٹ) لمیٹڈ 5. نیشنل اکنامک ریسرچ ایسوسی ایٹس انکارپوریشن مزید برآں پی ٹی اے کی جانب سے اب پبلک پروکیورمنٹ ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی (پی پی آر اے) کے قوانین کے مطابق تکنیکی اور مالیاتی بولیوں کا تفصیلی جائزہ لیا جائے گا۔ Sub Editor: Nosheen...

PTA Receives Proposals for Spectrum Auction Consultancy in Pakistan

2Sep

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PTA Receives Proposals for Spectrum Auction Consultancy in Pakistan

To enhance the experience of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) in Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received five proposals from international consultants for providing consultancy services for the upcoming spectrum auction. The following firms have submitted their technical and financial bids: 1. Aetha Consulting Limited 2. Detecon Consulting FZ-LLC 3. Frontier Economics Limited 4. KomKonsult (Private) Limited 5. National Economic Research Associates Inc. The PTA will now undertake a detailed evaluation of the technical and financial bids in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. Sub Editor: Nosheen

Chairman PTA Meets with Head of APAC, GSMA

13Jun

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Chairman PTA Meets with Head of APAC, GSMA

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, met with Mr. Julian Gorman, Head of APAC GSMA, at the PTA HQs. This meeting is part of PTA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with GSMA and to discuss key initiatives shaping the future of Pakistan's telecommunications sector. During the meeting, both sides engaged in substantive discussions about PTA’s current and future initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements in the telecommunications industry. Sub Editor: Ghufran

3 Day SATRC Meeting on PRS concludes Successfully

16May

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3 Day SATRC Meeting on PRS concludes Successfully

3 Day SATRC Meeting on PRS concludes Successfully Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) Working Group on Policy, Regulation, and Services (PRS) concluded today after three days of intensive discussions and deliberations, shedding light on pivotal aspects of the ICT regulatory landscape in South Asia. Through 10 insightful sessions, participants exchanged ideas and shared best practices, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at driving progress in the sector. Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, Chair of the SATRC Working group on PRS and Member (Compliance & Enforcement), PTA, commended SATRC as a model of regulatory collaboration. He stressed upon the importance of fostering sub-regional collaboration among SATRC member countries to achieve shared ...

Mobile Operators Provide Relief in the Aftermath of Heavy Rains in Gwadar

2Mar

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Mobile Operators Provide Relief in the Aftermath of Heavy Rains in Gwadar

In response to recent heavy rains in Gwadar, mobile operators quickly mobilized to support subscribers while maintaining their networks. Jazz extends support by offering 50 free minutes (Jazz & PTCL) to subscribers in affected areas for a period of 3 days. In addition, Zong also offers free services to subscribers in affected areas. Subscribers are entitled to 20 minutes of on-network time per day by dialing *9090# for free. 9,87, Ufone users in the affected areas will get 70 free Ufone minutes to Ufone and PTCL with a validity of 7 days without call setup charges being deducted from these free minutes.Telenor users can dial *345*29# to get 10 free Telenor minutes for the next 4 days. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) stands in solidarity with those affected and ...