Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (Retd) Hafeez ur Rehman has stressed the need to embrace rapidly emerging technologies while ensuring public trust and robust cybersecurity measures.
Speaking at a cybersecurity workshop and awards ceremony, the PTA chief said the authority is actively working to roll out 5G services in Pakistan, while noting that China is already discussing 6G. He emphasised that cybersecurity is critical for 5G implementation.
“Artificial intelligence is a powerful and effective tool,” he said, “but it is also being misused for creating fake audio and video messages. Preventing financial fraud is a challenge for all of us, and PTA is playing an active role in tackling it.”
The chairman revealed that rules for the Pakistan Satellite Internet Regulatory Body (PSARB) are ready, and satellite internet services will be launched in Pakistan soon. He underscored the importance of data sovereignty and protection, secure internet and social media use, and safeguarding citizens’ privacy.
“We must assure the nation that we are the protectors of your privacy and data,” he affirmed.
Meanwhile, PTA Director General Cyber Vigilance Dr. Mukaram Khan told the workshop that Pakistan has successfully defended against Indian cyber warfare attempts. He said no major cyberattack has occurred in the telecom sector, and that the country’s cybersecurity standards have improved significantly, achieving a score of 8.8 out of 10 in the telecom sector.
He added that PTA conducts third-party cybersecurity audits of all telecom operators and is working to address existing vulnerabilities.
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Bancho ya 4g yaha kam nji kar raha apko 5g ki parhi hy
Nothing to celebrate, 5G is old now and on way out, world is getting ready for 8, bro get real. We are lagging by 5 years. Wake up.
It’s WiFi 8, not 8G.
coming soon?
already too late 🤣🤣
5g will defiantly came sooner if appointed servants were competent enough. I can bet, you will not seeing 5g “real soon”. He will be the one after a year telling us what were the roadblocks and he tried his best but…..
LMAOOOOO here when the light goes all the internet signals disappear EVEN NOW! My 4g signals are gone I’m receiving E network 😂 😂 😂 but lucky me I have a wifi
first do that then 5g can come easily pathetic fools
For financial fraud u don’t need computer you govt tender to get back your kick back in UK.
Why we’re always late in adopting new technology.
India had adopted it 3 years back and world 5 years ago.
Now implement it as soon as possible to catch the world.
Lanat ha abi tak humy 3 g available bi NAHI ha aur AP log 5 g ki bat kar rahy job
phly 4 g or 3g to pori karo
If the ” competant and professional” heads are appointed, we will see a drastic change soon.
While Telecom Operators have restricted the users to activate any data package in AJK.
On the other side jio and Airtel 5g is working in remote area of j&k.
Telcos are getting better revenue from 4G just like they had best with 2G.
With current GDP Growth rate of approx 2.5%, High taxation & energy costs, 5G doesn’t look viable option in terms of Cost to Benefit Ratio.
The connection will be expensive & will have less coverage & slow growth rate as compared to 4G.
Thanks
4G chal niraha or batain 5G ki wah subhan Allah Kia karaigri Hy 😂
Major General ka kia kam k vo PTA chalai