Latest Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) News & Updates

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing investment pressure amid a high tax burden that is impacting its capacity to expand and upgrade digital infrastructure, a report has said.A report published in Business Recorder highlighted that the federal budget approaches and questions are being raised over whether current taxation policy is aligned with Pakistan’s ambition to build a competitive and inclusive digital economy.The telecom sector, which underpins financial inclusi…

Islamabad, April 21 (IANS) Global rights watchdog Amnesty International in its annual report has highlighted a pattern of restrictions on civil liberties in Pakistan, including curbs on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and political participation, local media reported on Tuesday. Amnesty has stated that changes to online speech and anti-terrorism laws in Pakistan have significantly affected freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, resulting in the arrest of journalists, activists and…