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PTA Spells Out Assignment Stage Rules, Pricing and Bidder Obligations in Spectrum Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has offered comprehensive clarifications regarding the assignment phase, pricing structure, bidder responsibilities, and information transparency in response to new inquiries from mobile operators concerning the Information Memorandum (IM) for the forthcoming spectrum auction. In its…
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Telenor Books NOK 3.0 Billion Loss on Pakistan Exit as Divestment Closes on Dec 31
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Telenor Group has completed the divestment of Telenor Pakistan on December 31, 2025, booking a net loss of 3.044 billion NOK (Norwegian Krone) which is…
Mobile Internet Remains Suspended for the sixth Day in Balochistan
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Mobile and internet services in parts of Balochistan remained suspended for a sixth consecutive day, disrupting daily life, businesses, education, and communication. However, officials say…
Operators Warn Rigid Rules Could Delay Pakistan’s 5G Rollout
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Cellular operators have cautioned the government that rigid 5G rollout obligations could slow investment. They warn that tough quality benchmarks might delay the launch of…
Pakistan to Auction Over 200% Additional Spectrum to Improve Internet
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Pakistan is preparing to expand its mobile internet capacity as the federal government plans to auction over 200 percent more telecom spectrum. The move aims…
PTA Warns Against Unregistered SIMs as Fraud and Security Risks Rise
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a fresh warning to citizens against the use of unregistered and foreign SIM cards, highlighting growing risks of…
Government Looks to Semiconductor Sector, Eyes $1 Trillion Economy by 2035
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The National Semiconductor Round Table Conference, hosted by the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), brought together key stakeholders to explore how Pakistan can develop skills,…
PTA Announces New Date for 5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan
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Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction has been officially pushed to March 10, 2026, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The move delays the nation’s…
NADRA to Replace Fingerprint Verification with Facial Recognition System
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The government has decided to overhaul Pakistan’s national identity verification system by gradually replacing fingerprint-based verification with a modern facial recognition system, aiming to strengthen…
PTCL Group, Etisalat Leadership, and IT Minister Discuss Telenor Merger, 5G Auction, and Fiberization in Pakistan
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A key meeting was held today between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and telecom leaders Mr. Khalifa Alshamsi, CEO of…
SCO Announces 5G for AJK: Here’s Why Locals Called It a “Joke”
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The Special Communications Organization (SCO) has just made a massive promise. According to their latest announcement, the organisation is bringing Pakistan’s first 5G deployment to…
Rs 30,000 5G Smartphones Set to Reach Market Ahead of Pakistan’s 5G Launch
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With 5G services on the horizon, Pakistanis expects to see locally assembled 5G smartphones hitting the market soon, starting at an affordable Rs 30,000. Local…
Government Launches SkillBridge Batch 2 for Fresh IT Graduates With Monthly Stipend
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The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has opened applications for the second batch of the SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program, offering paid industry exposure to recent IT…
