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Truth Behind “Digital Revolution”: Is the Promise of ONIC e-SIMs Any Good?
Pakistan’s telecom sector made headlines in September 2023 with the launch of ONIC, its digital-only telco brand promising seamless connectivity, e-SIM convenience, and app-based management…
5G Roll Out Faces Another Setback: Major Telcos Raise Red Flags Over PTA’s Information Memorandum
All the major Telecom operators in Pakistan have expressed serious concerns over the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Information Memorandum (IM) for the upcoming 5G spectrum…
Slow Internet Speeds Expected Due to Submarine Cable Maintenance on Jan 15
Internet users across Pakistan should prepare for potential connectivity disruptions this coming Thursday, January 15, 2026. According to a nationwide alert issued by major internet…
PTA Sets Consumer Protection Rules Ahead of Pakistan’s 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued strict service and consumer protection rules for telecom operators ahead of Pakistan’s first-ever 5G spectrum auction, expected in…
PTA Invites Applications for Multiband Spectrum Auction to Accelerate 5G Networks
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has formally opened the door for a new round of spectrum allocation aimed at expanding next-generation mobile services across the country.…
PTA to Roll Out District-Level Internet Licenses to Improve Connectivity
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology met today in Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, with lawmakers raising concerns over…
PTA Issues Enforcement Order Against WorldCall Over 2024 Regulatory Dues
WorldCall Telecom Limited faces an enforcement order from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), issued on December 19, 2025, for failing to submit complete auditors’ certified…
PTA Issues Enforcement Order Against Dancom Pakistan Over Long-Pending USF Dues
A dispute that began years ago finally reached a turning point in late 2025 when Pakistan’s telecom regulator moved to enforce its authority against a…
Senate Grills PTCL: Chairman Bags $8,000 & Directors Get $5,000 Per Meeting
A massive financial controversy erupted during the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom’s recent session. The committee scrutinised the perks and privileges enjoyed by…
Senate Committee Summons IT Ministry Over Former Pak Data Com CEO Allegations
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom convened a session to examine allegations of misconduct raised by Brigadier (Rtd) Zulfiqar, former CEO of Pak…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Bidding Set for February 25
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially started the countdown for the country’s first 5G spectrum auction. With the publication of the Information Memorandum (IM)…
PTA Issues Information Memorandum for 5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled the official framework for the country’s inaugural 5G spectrum auction, scheduled to take place later this year. The…
