PTA invites applications for auction of spectrum

ISLAMABAD, The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday invited applications for the auction of spectrum in 1800 and 2100 MHz bands. “Under the provisions of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996 and Policy Directive issued by Government of Pakistan, the PTA has invited applications from interested […]

PTA launches system to block lost, snatched cell phones

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a new automated Lost & Stolen Device System (LSDS) for blocking of lost, stolen and snatched mobile phones. The new system will provide ease and facilitation to the users who want to get mobile phone blocked in […]

Pak-Uzbekistan shows resolve to enter into PTA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Monday resolved to enter into Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) for increasing the bilateral trade and promote trade liberalization on both sides. The two sides also discussed to revive the Joint Business Council, and assured that bilateral engagements like Inter Governmental […]

PTA issues notices to Wikipedia, Google

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued notices to Google and online encyclopedia Wikipedia for not removing “sacrilegious content” through the platforms and mentioned urgency “to immediately remove the unlawful content” as it was a matter of a “very serious nature”. The PTA had received […]

Afghan delegation to visit Pakistan to hold talks on PTA, APTTA

ISLAMABAD   –  A delegation from Afghanistan will visit Pakistan from December 28 to 30 to hold talks on the preferential trade agreement (PTA), Afgan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) and establishment of Joint Border Markets (JBMs). Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood […]