Workshop hosted by PTA and GSMA on 5G Networks Concluded
Two days’ training workshop on 5G networks organized by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with GSM Association (GSMA) concluded in Islamabad. Workshop was arranged under the ‘PTA-GSMA Capacity Building Centre of Excellence Program’. The workshop covered the underlying technology of 5G, its evolution phases and the tests, trials and development in various countries. Around […]
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International Capacity Building Center Established at PTA
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and GSM Association (GSMA) has agreed to establish the first ever international ‘PTA-GSMA Capacity Building Center of Excellence’. The signing ceremony was held at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad. Under the agreement, PTA has been declared Centre of Excellence for regional regulatory trainings. PTA and GSMA will arrange and jointly host international trainings […]
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Chairman PTA visits Annual Open House and Job Fair 2019 at HITEC University Taxila
Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Maj Gen (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa emphasized on the need of research & development in higher academic institutions and cultivating entrepreneurial skills in the young graduates. He stated this while addressing the 7th Annual Open House and Job Fair 2019 at HITEC University Taxila. Chairman PTA was the chief guest […]
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PTA becomes Champion Regulator in 1st Regulators’ Challenge T20 Cricket Cup 2019
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) defeated National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) by 25 runs and won the 1st Regulators’ Challenge T20 Cricket Cup. The T20 Cricket Cup final was held on 1st May 2019 at PHA cricket ground, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi. During the allotted 20 overs, PTA made 146 for the loss of 8 wickets. […]
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Mobile Registration Service now available at CMOs’ Franchise Centers
In order to facilitate consumers wanting to register their mobile devices’ IMEI, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) through Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) has made mobile registration service available at CMOs’ franchises nationwide. List of all franchises & customer service centers are available at: https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/facilitation-center
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Internet Services Restored in Bajaur District
Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan addressed the demand of people of Bajaur District for restoration of Internet Services during his address to public on 15th March, 2019. In accordance with the Prime Minister’s direction, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has instructed all telecom operators to resume cellular and fixed line Internet Services in Bajaur […]
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PTA Football League (PFL) Held in Islamabad
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) successfully organized the third inter-departmental football tournament titled ‘PTA Football League (PFL)’ on 6th – 7th April, 2019 at the Jinnah Stadium Sports Complex, Islamabad. The tournament provided an opportunity for PTA employees to participate in healthy sports activity, improve team bonding and exhibit their natural talent and skills. Six teams […]
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PTA enriching the Mobile Ecosystem; Curbing Counterfeit Mobile Devices
In order to facilitate the general public and, as per Telecommunications Act 1996 & Regulation, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) mandate is to ensure that mobile devices being imported conform to technical standards laid down by international standardization bodies and do not pose any health or frequency issues in licensed spectrum being used in Pakistan. Moreover, […]
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PTA committed to Polio Eradication Efforts
To support polio eradication efforts, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with Pakistan Polio Eradication Program has taken the initiative to put an end to propaganda videos against polio vaccination by blocking/removal of such videos for viewership in Pakistan. In this regard, PTA has taken up this issue with major social media/video sharing websites including […]
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Pakistan ranked as Number “1” for the Provision of Most Affordable Telecom Services
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has wishes to state that, Pakistan has been ranked number “1” for the provision of most affordable telecom services amongst 139 countries according to World Economic Forum’s Network Readiness Index Report ahead of India, Bangladesh and Srilanka in the South Asian region, which are ranked at 8th, 14th and 35th respectively. Furthermore, Competitiveness […]
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PTA Recognized Zong 4G on its 10th Anniversary
PTA has recognized Zong 4G on its 10th anniversary. In the above picture Gen (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa, Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (L) presenting a token of appreciation to Mr. Wang Hua, Chairman and CEO Zong 4G (R) in recognition for 10 years of Excellence.
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Chairman PTA elected as Chairman of South Asian Telecom Regulators’ Council
Pakistan holds highly successful South Asian Telecommunication Regulators Council (SATRC), attended by all Member States of the Region under the umbrella of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT). The Chairman SATRC, Mr. Digambar Jha, Chairman of Nepal Regulatory Authority proposed Mr. Muhammad Naveed, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) as the next Chairman of SATRC and unanimously elected […]
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PTA Wins 2nd Telecom T-20 Cricket Cup
The final cricket match of the 2nd Telecom T-20 Cricket Cup 2018 between Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Zong was played on 25th December 2018 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. PTA completed an emphatic 3 wickets win over Zong to secure the T-20 title. Zong after winning the toss opted to bat first and got all out […]
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