ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to withdraw the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Amendment Bill 2026 from the Senate and introduce fresh legislation aimed at speeding up the parliamentary approval process. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication said the 90-day period available for consideration of the existing bill was nearing its expiry. After the period…
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested three individuals accused of operating a network involved in illegally obtaining and selling sensitive telecommunication data belonging to Pakistani citizens. According to NCCIA officials, the suspects allegedly acquired confidential telecom records and sold the information for financial gain. The data reportedly included call detail records (CDRs),…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important advisory for WhatsApp users across Pakistan, warning that accounts linked to inactive or unregistered SIM cards may become inaccessible if users fail to update their account details. According to the regulator, users must ensure that their WhatsApp accounts remain connected to active and properly registered SIM…
