Here’s how you can register VPNs in Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a secure registration process for unregistered and illegal Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

This move follows PTA’s crackdown on unregistered VPNs, which aims to ensure uninterrupted access to legal and registered VPNs while addressing concerns over potential misuse for illegal activities.

For resolution of any related queries and facilitation, PTA can be approached at ipreport@pta.gov.pk or contacted at 051-9202642 .

VPNs are widely used around the world to access content that may be inaccessible or blocked for internet users in their home country. In the case of Pakistanis, VPNs are used to access X, among other restricted websites.

Digital rights activists termed the disruption the government’s attempt to “enforce strict censorship and surveillance over citizens”. The PTA, however, dismissed users’ claim that it was “throttling” VPNs and said the disruptions were caused by a “technical glitch”. It also urged users to register their VPNs.

The authority claimed that this simplified framework “supports uninterrupted access for IT companies, freelancers, and other stakeholders, reinforcing PTA’s commitment to Pakistan’s expanding digital economy”.