PTA Alerts Consumers Over Unauthorised Mobile Subscriptions and Balance Deductions
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory after receiving multiple complaints from consumers regarding unauthorized activation of Value Added Services (VAS), leading to unexpected deductions from mobile balances. In its advisory, PTA urged users to remain vigilant…
Govt Appoints Omer Rauf as DG (Telecom) in IT Ministry
Islamabad The federal government has appointed Omer Rauf as Director General (Telecom) in the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication for a period of three years on a contract basis. An official notification issued by the Establishment Division stated that…
Nayatel Launches App to Put WiFi and Billing Controls in Users’ Hands
Nayatel has rolled out its My Nayatel App, offering customers across Pakistan real-time control over internet services, billing and WiFi management directly from their smartphones. The company said the application is designed to simplify everyday account management, allowing users to…
PTA Proposes Lifetime Validity for Prepaid Mobile Balance
Islamabad: In a major move aimed at protecting consumer rights, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed ending the practice of prepaid mobile balance expiry, suggesting that users’ remaining balance should stay valid for the entire active life of their…
5G Launch a Gift for Pakistanis, Says NA IT Committee Chairman
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication, Amin-ul-Haque, on Thursday described the upcoming 5G rollout as a “gift” for the people of Pakistan, promising faster internet speeds and enhanced connectivity. Speaking to the media,…
Supernet Limited Merges with STL, Consolidating Digital Operations
Supernet Limited, a subsidiary of Telecard Limited, has officially merged into Supernet Technologies Limited (STL) following approval from the Sindh High Court, the company announced. As a result of the merger, all assets, liabilities, and operations of Supernet Limited are…
PTA to Complete Two Telecom Mergers Before March 10
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Wednesday was briefed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on the imminent merger of two major telecom companies ahead of the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. PTA Chairman told the committee…