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Daily Archives: November 15, 2024

PTA Introduces Portal for VPN Registration

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced an online portal aimed at simplifying the registration process for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as part of an effort to foster a “secure environment for the IT and e-commerce sectors in Pakistan.” The announcement came on November 12th during a consultation session attended by representatives from the Ministry of IT & […]


NA Committee Concerned by Unpaid Wages and Retrenchment Without Notice in Media Outlets; PEMRA ITNE Tasked With Securing Salary Payments

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On November 13, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting voiced concerns regarding unpaid wages and retrenchment without prior notice by several media outlets. The committee has urged the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and the Implementation Tribunal for Newspaper Employees (ITNE) to secure payment of dues and enforce contract obligations. Chairman […]


PTA Blocks 844,008 Obscene and Profane Websites

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 844,008 websites featuring obscene and profane content. Over 100,000 URLs deemed blasphemous have also been restricted The PTA has also begun temporarily blocking unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). As per  the PTA, this measure was taken to facilitate the evaluation and white-listing of VPNs deemed safe. According to PTA, unregistered VPNs pose a significant […]