Islamabad, January 01, 2014 (PPI-OT): Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued instructions to all Cellular Mobile Operator (CMOs) to immediately stop call set-up fee recently imposed by them. PTA has […]
IMEWE Seg-1 cable restored
Islamabad, April 09, 2013 (PPI-OT): IMEWE Seg-1 repair has been completed and cable has been powered up for the traffic, as reported by IMEWE, post repair system performance has been verified. Repeaters performance and splice loss all are as per the acceptable values. Reportedly, the shunt fault was located at 116.7 KP from Mumbai BU […]
Senators Question 3G License Prices, Move to Stop Auction
Islamabad: Government of Pakistan’s plan to auction new telecom licenses including 3G/4G and a defunct cellular license through bidding with base price of USD 210 million and USD 155 million […]
Broadband Quality of Service Survey 2011
Islamabad: In pursuant to safeguard consumer interests and in context of raising the quality of broadband services, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under the direction of its Chairman, Dr Muhammad Yaseen […]
Investors Awareness Conference – Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Announces Auction for 3G License / Spectrum on March 28, 2012
Karachi: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that auction for License / Spectrum regarding 3G/4G/LTE will be held on 28 and 29th March in a transparent manner. This was announced […]
Mobile Sim Information and Verification System appreciated
Islamabad: Mobile SIM Information and Verification System (668) developed, deployed and hosted by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received regional applaud. The application was listed among the finalist during recently […]
Illegal Gateway Exchange Unearthed in Multan
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) alongwith Federal Investigation agency (FIA) has conducted a successful raid in Multan and seized three operational VoIP Gateways. According to details PTA and FIA teams […]
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Signs Memorandums of Understanding with Centre for Advance Studies and Engineering and Institute of Space Technology
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Centre for Advance Studies and Engineering (CASE) and Institute of Space Technology (IST) to promote telecom related research that would be beneficial for the institutions, the telecom industry as well as for the country. These MoUs would also boost mutual cooperation in the relevant fields and would enhance the industry academia linkages. Chairman PTA Dr. Mohammed Yaseen, Member Technical PTA, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, President CASE Dr. […]
Trial Cellular Services for Neelum Valley, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Muzaffarabad: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Dr. Mohammed Yaseen visited Special Communication Organization (SCO) Sector Headquarter, Muzaffarabad, today for “Cellular Village Connection Trial” in Neelum Valley of Azad Kashmir. On this occasion, the SCO sector Commander Col Shafqat gave briefing to Chairman PTA on starting of cellular services by SCO in the Neelum Valley. After the visit of Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani of the Neelum Valley, PTA initiated the CVCT plan, which is the first […]
Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority receives Best Regulatory Leadership Award Last
Islamabad: In recognition of his significant contributions for the proliferation of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the country, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Dr. Mohammed Yaseen has been awarded the Best Regulatory Leadership Award 2011 by Monthly “Teletimes”. The award was presented to him in “Teletimes International Industry Awards” ceremony held at a local hotel by Monthly “Teletimes”. Director ICT, PTA Mr. Amir Malik was presented an Excellence Award for individual contribution to Research in ICT. Lately, Chairman PTA received […]
Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority inaugurates P@SHA PKR 20 million Social Innovation Fund
Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Dr. Mohammed Yaseen has inaugurated “Social Innovative Fund” of PKR 20 millions of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) for IT and ITES. Inaugural ceremony of the event was held today at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad, which was attended by Member (Technical) PTA, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, Member Finance (acting), Mr. Shabbir Ahmed, Ms. Jehan Ara, President of P@SHA, Mr. Badar Khushnood, Country Consultant for Google, MD PSEB Mr. Zia Imran and other senior officers […]
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority awards Gold Medals to the Winners of Best Research Projects on IT and Telecom
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has awarded gold medals with cash prizes to the students of two best research projects in IT and Telecom for the year 2010. Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen presented gold medals to the winners of the competition during a ceremony held at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad today. Member (Technical) Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar and Member Finance (acting), Mr. Shabbir Ahmed were also present on the occasion. The event was attended by the senior officers of the […]