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SIMs issued on Expired CNICs will be blocked from Sep 2: PTA

Mobile SIMs linked to Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) that expired before 2017 will be blocked starting September 2, 2024. NADRA has announced that individuals with expired NICs need to renew their cards promptly to ensure uninterrupted connectivity. According to NADRA, individuals with expired CNICs must update their identification details...

Fake News Alert: Misleading Message About ATM Closures

Fake News Alert: Misleading Message About ATM Closures

A false message is currently circulating, warning of imminent ATM closures across Pakistan due to a supposed ransomware cyber-attack. The message falsely claims that ATMs will be shut down for 2-3 days and advises against online transactions, citing an announcement on BBC radio. The misleading alert further claims that 74...

PTA and NADRA Collaborate to Streamline Telecom Licensing

PTA and NADRA Collaborate to Streamline Telecom Licensing

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL) have successfully launched the biometric verification service for telecom companies and license applicants. Another step towards ease of doing business in Pakistan, this new facility will enable applicants to complete their identity verification process with ease and efficiency. As of...

PTA Clarifies Misconceptions Regarding VPN Blocking

PTA Launches OASIS for Telecom Licensing

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Online Application Submission and Information System (OASIS), now accessible at https://eservices.pta.gov.pk. Officially launched on August 14, 2024, OASIS is a cutting-edge platform designed to streamline the licensing process for telecom companies and applicants, marking a significant advancement...

PTCL to provide Managed WAN and All-In-One Desktop Project for ZTBL

PTCL to provide Managed WAN and All-In-One Desktop Project for ZTBL

Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G), and the largest agriculture bank of Pakistan, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have signed an agreement for Managed WAN and All-In-One Desktop project for ZTBL sites nationwide. Group Chief Financial Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, Nadeem...

Historic Low: Solar Panel Price in Pakistan - August 2024

Solar Panels Price in Pakistan – August 2024

The Solar Panel prices in pakistan have declines to historic lows, now ranging between Rs30-32 per Watt. This dramatic decline represents the most significant drop in the history of the industry, revolutionizing the solar energy market in the country. The steep reduction in solar panel prices can be attributed to...

Avoid Driving Honda Civic Models in Heavy Rain

Avoid Driving Honda Civic Models in Heavy Rain

Experts have consistently warned that the Honda Civic, especially the Reborn, Rebirth, and X models, is not suited for rainy conditions. The car's intake inlet is positioned directly behind the front bumper, making it highly vulnerable when roads are flooded after heavy rain. On the night of August 9th, Heavy...

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PTA Launches Official WhatsApp Channel

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is excited to unveil its official WhatsApp channel, a new way to connect with the public. This initiative is all about keeping people informed by offering real-time updates, key announcements, and easy access to important information, especially for telecom users. Whether it's news on service...

GSMA Highlights Pakistan's Digital Progress and Economic Potential

GSMA Highlights Pakistan’s Digital Progress and Economic Potential

akistan is poised to unlock its economic potential through accelerated digital transformation, according to a new report, “Realising Pakistan's Aspiration to become a Digital Nation,” launched today by the GSMA at its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad. The report underscores the country’s significant strides in mobile connectivity and smartphone adoption while...

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