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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed new regulations requiring identity verification for international roaming users who access Pakistani mobile networks through foreign SIM cards and eSIMs. The…
Pakistan is preparing new competition rules for the telecommunications sector that could require dominant telecom operators to provide national roaming access to competing companies. The proposed framework is…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has stepped up efforts to promote safer and more responsible internet use among university students and academic institutions across Pakistan. The telecom regulator…
The latest Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Quality of Service (QoS) survey has highlighted strong competition between Zong and Jazz across key mobile network performance indicators in Pakistan. According…
The finalization of Pakistan’s Telecommunication Competition Rules, 2026, has been delayed amid a longstanding jurisdictional dispute between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Competition Commission of Pakistan…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed PTML to immediately stop issuing new ONIC SIM cards and eSIMs, as well as suspend new activations, subscriptions and related marketing…
The government has moved 20 cases involving long-distance international (LDI) telecom companies to the Telecom Tribunal over unpaid dues totaling around Rs. 84 billion. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…
The government is moving to clarify the legal framework governing telecom companies’ use of Right of Way (RoW) in Pakistan as authorities review proposed amendments to the Pakistan…
Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing increasing financial pressure as mobile data consumption continues to rise while operators deal with higher network costs, spectrum payments and investment requirements linked…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Gilgit-Baltistan government have agreed to intensify efforts to resolve internet connectivity challenges and improve digital infrastructure across the region. The development…
The federal government has officially approved a new facility allowing consumers to pay Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) taxes on imported mobile phones in installments under the Finance Bill…
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Mercantile Pakistan to improve customer access to the Apple MacBook Neo in Pakistan’s growing digital technology market. The…
The GSMA has urged Pakistan to introduce targeted tax and policy reforms in the upcoming Finance Bill 2026–27, warning that high telecom costs and heavy taxation are slowing…
Zong has officially announced the enablement of 5G services on compatible iPhones in Pakistan through the latest iOS 26.5 update, marking another important step in the country’s digital…
The PTCL Group has reported a strong financial turnaround, posting a consolidated net profit of Rs. 3.1 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The result reflects…
The federal government has finalized the initial draft of a mobile phone leasing policy designed to provide citizens with 5G smartphones on easy monthly installments. Zarrar Hasham Khan…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed a major consumer-friendly reform that could change how prepaid mobile services operate across the country. Under a newly issued consultation paper,…
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced strong consolidated financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025, showcasing significant year-on-year growth and reinforcing its leadership in Pakistan’s…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is planning to implement a comprehensive system to monitor internet and telecom networks nationwide, aiming to enhance performance, security, and regulatory oversight. Officials…
Pakistan has successfully maintained its position as a Fifth-Generation regulator under the International Telecommunication Union Regulatory Benchmarking Framework, securing an overall score of 75.77 in the ITU G5…
Pakistan is preparing to take a decisive step toward next-generation connectivity as the federal government moves ahead with the auction of new spectrum bands for the launch of…