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PTA to Impose Restrictions on VPN Usage in Pakistan

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is planning to restrict the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the country. During a parliamentary committee meeting yesterday, PTA Chairman retired Maj General…

Lahore Shuts Down Schools and Offices Due to Rain Emergency

Lahore Declares Rain Emergency After Record-Breaking Rainfall Lahore, Pakistan – Following an unprecedented rainfall event, Commissioner Lahore has declared a rain emergency across the provincial capital. In response, all offices…

Pakistan Grants Free Visas to Chinese Citizens

On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Chinese citizens will receive free visas after August 14. This announcement was made during a meeting with a 12-member Chinese delegation led…

Petroleum Sales Drop by 11% in July 2024

In July 2024, total petroleum sales reached 1.20 million tons, reflecting an 11 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline. According to Arif Habib Limited, this reduction in offtake was driven by a…

PTA Selects 10 Global Consultants for 5G Spectrum Auction

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has shortlisted ten international consultants, joint ventures (JVs), and firms from those that submitted expressions of interest (EOI) to assist the government of Pakistan with…