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Is Pakistan Telecom Growth Stalling? Subscriber Base Falls Again
The Pakistan telecom sector is facing a persistent downward trend. According to official data revealed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the country’s total cellular subscriber base witnessed a decline for the third consecutive month. The number of subscribers dropped…
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