PTA officials said the move was part of ongoing efforts to combat the illegal sale of drugs online.
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked four websites involved in the sale of unregistered and banned medicines, officials said on Wednesday.
The step was taken following a request from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap), which had identified websites engaged in online sale of unregistered and contraband medicines.
PTA officials said the move was part of ongoing efforts to combat the illegal sale of drugs online. Initially, four websites have been blocked, while further action will be taken against other platforms involved in similar activities.
