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Pakistan’s Cheap Data Model Faces Pressure as Telecom Costs Rise
Pakistanis are using more mobile data than ever, but telecom operators face growing pressure to keep prices low. Rising spectrum costs, network upgrades, and 5G…
Azad Kashmir Enters Third Month Without Internet
Azad Jammu and Kashmir is entering its third consecutive month without functional internet service, with mobile data suspended continuously since the first week of June…
PTA Prepares to Launch 24/7 Automated WhatsApp Chatbot for Telecom Consumers
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is officially moving to launch a dedicated 24/7 automated WhatsApp chatbot. This new digital service aims to assist telecom consumers…
PTA Slaps Rs. 77.8 Million Fine on Zong Over SIM Geo-Fencing Breach
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a massive Rs. 77.8 million fine on Zong Pakistan (CMPak Ltd.). PTA penalized Zong for failing to enforce…
PTA Received Almost 5,000 Telecom Complaints During June 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received 4,901 consumer complaints against telecom operators in June 2026. Fortunately, the authority redressed 4,611 of these cases by the…
eSIM Policy Could Spur Adoption as Compatible Phones Remain Scarce
Only 8 to 12 percent of smartphones currently in use across Pakistan are capable of supporting eSIM technology, even as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)…
PTA Seeks Consultant to Build AI-Powered DIRBS System
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) plans to upgrade its Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS). The regulator has invited consultants to build an AI-powered…
PTCL Clarifies No Final Deal Yet in Major Stake Acquisition
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding its proposed acquisition of a stake in reportedly targeted digital…
MoITT & CCP Dispute Stalls Pakistan’s Telecom Competition Rules
For a decade, Pakistan’s telecom sector has waited for dedicated competition rules. However, a relentless jurisdictional dispute between the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication…
Pakistan Rolls Out 1,136 5G Sites Across 23 Cities
Pakistan has deployed 1,136 5G sites across 23 cities as of August 4, 2026, according to the latest PTA update. The PTA data shows that…
PTA Reduces eSIM Charges, Allows 10 Free Smartphone Transfers
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new eSIM policy that lowers costs and makes switching devices much easier for mobile users. The regulator…
Govt Plans Cheaper Electricity Tariffs for Pakistan’s Telecom Operators
The federal government has started work on a proposal to provide cheaper electricity to Pakistan’s telecom operators by extending industrial electricity tariffs to the sector, following its recent decision…
