Tag: PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is launching a major renewal project to significantly upgrade its cybersecurity firewall. The project, which has an estimated budget range of Rs. 40 million to Rs. 120 million, will deploy Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) at its headquarters and regional offices. This upgrade aims to give the PTA enhanced control and resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats targeting Pakistan's digital and telecom systems

Pakistan's Senate IT Committee is taking a firm stand against the FBR, decrying what it calls "crippling" taxes on e-commerce that stifle digital growth. The panel, led by Senator Palwasha Khan, is pushing for tax relief and improved telecom services, while also tackling issues from inadequate cellular coverage in rural areas to decades-old spectrum disputes.

A recent audit by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has revealed that telecom giant Jazz overcharged its customers by Rs6.58 billion during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The report blames both Jazz for its illegal billing practices and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for its “poor regulatory oversight,” which failed to prevent the unauthorized price hikes. This incident raises serious concerns about consumer protection in a market where a single player, like Jazz, holds a dominant position.