Pakistan, Dec. 15 -- The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled comprehensive 5G security guidelines to safeguard the country's next-generation digital infrastructure. The move sets strict standards for telecom operators, vendors, and service providers as nationwide 5G deployment approaches.

Prepared by the PTA's Cyber Security Directorate, the 2025 guidelines treat 5G security as a matter of national security, economic stability, and public safety. Unlike previous mobile generations, 5G will power critical functions including smart cities, industrial automation, e-health, and digital governance, expanding the nation's attack surface.

Key measures include SUCI encryption to prevent IMSI tracking, home-network-controlled...