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PTA Confirms 5130 Telecom Complaints in October 2025 with Jazz at the Top
Pakistan’s telecom sector saw another busy month for consumer complaints in October 2025, with Jazz receiving the highest number of grievances filed with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The regulator’s latest report showed that Jazz led with 1619 complaints, while Zong…
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Senate Panel to Review Jazz Audit Report, Spectrum Issues
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication will review the Jazz audit report on Tuesday, which claims the telecom operator overcharged mobile users by…
PTA Flood Relief Measures Announced for Punjab Residents
In response to the devastating floods across parts of Punjab, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have rolled out special flood…
Non-PTA Phones’ Sims Start Working on Pakistani Networks?
In recent days, reports have surfaced on social media suggesting that certain non-PTA-approved smartphones, including iPhones and Google Pixel devices, are unexpectedly connecting to Pakistani…
NHA, Railways Scrap Right of Way Charges to Speed Up Fiberization
The National Highway Authority (NHA) and Pakistan Railways have officially abolished Right of Way (ROW) charges for the installation of fiber optic and IT infrastructure.…
PTA Cancels Licenses of WorldCall, Wateen, Three Others Over Unpaid Dues
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has cancelled the Long Distance and International (LDI) licenses of WorldCall Telecom Limited, Wateen Telecom Limited, Telecard Ltd, CircleNet Communications…
From Spectrum Shortage to 5G: Pakistan’s Telecom Sector at a Crossroads
Pakistan’s telecom sector faces a decisive moment. It remains one of the most spectrum-constrained in the region, having auctioned just 274 MHz of IMT spectrum,…
PTA Hints at Temu & Shein Ban in Pakistan After CCP’s Letter
Amid intensifying scrutiny of global e-commerce platforms, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is reviewing a formal letter from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), which…
PTA Brings 98% of Telecom Sites Back Online Within 72 Hours After Karachi Rains
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has swiftly restored most telecom services disrupted by heavy rains in Karachi. Within just 72 hours, nearly all affected sites…
Ufone Faces Scrutiny in Senate Over Losses, Spectrum Shortage
During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, Ufone’s financial struggles came under scrutiny. Senator Humayun…
Senate Committee Slams Telcos Poor Islamabad & National Highways Coverage
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology met to review telecom service shortfalls that affect key roads in Islamabad and remote districts. “There are service…
Senate Committee Confronts Jazz Over Rs6.58B Overcharge, PTA Steps Back
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, erupted in criticism over Jazz’s alleged overcharging of consumers by more than…
PTA Rejects Audit Allegations Against Jazz Over Excess Billing
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has strongly refuted allegations that Jazz overcharged its subscribers during the fiscal year 2023–24. The regulator clarified that no such…
Customer Over-Billing Row: Jazz Rejects AGP Report
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP), in its Telecommunication Sector Audit for 2024–25, accused Jazz of overcharging subscribers by Rs6.58 billion during the fiscal year…