ISLAMABAD: During the occasion of Ashura, authorities in several parts of Pakistan suspended mobile services to maintain security and prevent any potential untoward incidents. The Ministry of Interior requested the …
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Islamabad to Experience Suspension of Mobile Services
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadISLAMABAD: Mobile services will be suspended in Islamabad on 9 and 10th Muharram due to security reasons. Interior ministry wrote a letter to PTA regarding this matter. The interior ministry …
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Government to Establish PTA-Inspired Body to Tackle Escalating Cybercrime
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadThe new authority will have the responsibility to monitor websites belonging to TV channels and newspapers. However, the PTA will not have the authority to block content on social media. …
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PTA announces ‘partial suspension’ of mobile services in Karachi until Muharram 10
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailKARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that mobile services in certain areas of Karachi will be partially suspended until the 10th of Muharram (July 29). The Ministry of Interior …
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 43 digital lending apps operating without a license, the IT ministry said. Loan apps have faced criticism for predatory lending practices. The …
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National
Government considers implementing strict laws to address propaganda on social media
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: To combat the dissemination of fake news and propaganda, the government of Pakistan has made the decision to amend the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act of 2016 (PECA). Other …
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National
The IT Ministry orders PTA to block access to 19 websites that are disseminating ‘propaganda’ against institutions
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: Over the last few months, the trend of negative propaganda and forgery on social media has accelerated. The targets have been varying ranging from government officials to military personnel. …
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Economy
Tax regime for smartphones remains unchanged in the 2023-24 budget
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadTax regime for smartphones ISLAMABAD: The federal government did not change the existing tax regime for smartphones in the next budget for 2023-24, starting from July 1, 2023. Taxes and …
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Science & IT
These 200 android apps may steal your data – are you affected?
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailThese 200 android apps may steal your data: Android mobile phone applications Hundreds of Android mobile phone applications have been reported to steal user data and use it for their …
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Science & IT
Pakistan’s Mobile Internet is Faster Than India and Other Asian Countries: PTA
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailPakistan’s Mobile Internet is Faster Than India and Other Asian Countries: PTA Pakistan has the second-highest average mobile broadband speed in South Asia. According to a PTA document, Pakistan has …