ISLAMABAD: PTA has informed on Saturday (30th Nov, 2024) that Govt had approved extending the VPNs registration deadline.
Since X was banned in February by the Govt as it was being used by PTI (and others) to propagate their messages, people commenced utilising VPN. Govt (that ridiculously disseminates its proclamations via X) moved to render the VPNs dysfunctional making sure that the terrorists do not make use of it to carryout their activities and that citoyens do not access pornographic and blasphemous content! The interior ministry asked PTA on 15th Nov, to block non-registered (‘illegal’) VPNs.
It may be recalled that on 16th Nov, PTA had announced that the process of VPN registration had been simplified. PTA confirmed that software houses, call centres, banks, embassies, and freelancers could register their VPN through the PTA’s official website. PTA said that members of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) could also take advantage of this streamlined process. Applicants need to fill an online form providing detailed about CNIC, Company registration and tax registration status.
Freelancers will have to submit proof of their association with a project or company, in the form of a letter or email confirmation. Applicants will also have to provide an IP address for VPN connectivity. A fixed IP address can be obtained through internet service provider. This gratis process takes 10 hours or less for approval once the application is submitted. PTA revealed that 20000 companies and freelancers had successfully registered their VPNs through this process.
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