Travel
PTA signals further VPN curbs
字号+ Author:Smart News Source:US 2025-01-15 06:48:15 I want to comment(0)
ISLAMABAD: Following a that rendered virtual private networks (VPNs) dysfunctional across the country, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday said that VPN usage would be restricted in the future to curb access to pornographic content. In a statement, the authority claimed it had so far blocked 100,183 URLs containing blasphemous content, as well as 844,008 pornographic websites. The statement by PTA highlighting its performance came a day after the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to ask it to block blasphemous and pornographic content. “In addition to PTA’s proactive efforts, individuals and government organisations also report such sites,” the statement added. The telecom regulator also claimed that approximately 20 million attempts were made from within the country to access pornographic websites on a daily basis, which were blocked at the international gateway level. “However, users bypass restrictions via VPNs and access porn contents, PTA remains fully committed to curbing this issue, taking all necessary measures to block this content effectively,” the statement added. In another statement, the telecom regulator said it had organised a consultation on the issue of VPN use, attended by representatives from the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoIT&T), the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), and the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA). “The PTA introduced a streamlined VPN registration process, allowing legitimate users to register their VPNs through a new online portal at ipregistration.pta.gov.pk,” the statement said. However, a senior executive from an internet service provider — in response to a query — said the authority was “making excuses”. “How would they know that people are watching porn through VPNs? They have no capability to [monitor traffic through] VPNs, otherwise they would not block it,” the executive said. He said the main target was blocking access to X and other social media platforms.
1.This site adheres to industry standards, and any reposted articles will clearly indicate the author and source;
Related Articles
-
Reduction in transport fares demanded
2025-01-15 06:19
-
Elle Fanning shares rare glimpse into life on New Year’s with Boyfriend
2025-01-15 05:59
-
Elton John set to present Golden Globe Awards along Dwayne Johnson, Demi Moore
2025-01-15 05:11
-
Britney Spears ex Sam Asghari steps in 2025 with girlfriend Brooke Irvine
2025-01-15 04:39
User Reviews
Recommended Reads
Hot Information
- Agreement inked to lay power transmission line in Swat
- Meghan Markle excites fans with big announcement as she shares new video
- Lucas Tindall mirrors Princess Anne's twin at Cheltenham races
- Millie Bobby Brown claps back at trolls over 'mature' look
- COAS assures traders of road repairs, tariff cut
- Tom Holland plans to trade blockbusters for dad life with Zendaya by his side
- Mark Wahlberg 'Flight Risk' trailer releases, fans have so many 'questions'
- Mark Wahlberg 'Flight Risk' trailer releases, fans have so many 'questions'
- NBC airs Trump ‘equal time’ message during Nascar coverage after Harris’ ‘SNL’ appearance
Abont US
Follow our WhatasApp account to stay updated with the latest exciting content