PTA Confirms Use of Web Monitoring System to Block Apps and Websites in Pakistan

The National Assembly has been informed that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is actively using the Web Monitoring System (WMS) to block online applications and websites. This system, which has sparked controversy, is part of PTA’s mandate under Section 37 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. The minister in charge of the …

PTA Warns Internet Disruptions May Persist Until October

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Wednesday that a malfunction in the SMW-4 submarine cable is the cause of the ongoing internet slowdown in the country. Repairs for the cable are expected to be completed by early October. This prolonged disruption has triggered widespread frustration among the public and the IT industry. Many critics …

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