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PTA Reports 9,000 Mobile Sites Affected by Power Outages
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that roughly 9,000 mobile network sites, around 17% of the country’s total, are currently facing service disruptions due to extended power outages, limited access to commercial electricity, delays in securing Right of Way…
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Right of Way Charges Abolished on Federal Land in Islamabad
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The federal government has announced the abolition of Right of Way charges on federal land, beginning with Islamabad, in a major step to support telecom…
Jazz Grows Revenue, But Cracks Show in Profit Margins & Cost Pressures
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In 2025, the VEON group of companies, including Jazz, experienced a total revenue growth of 15.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) in Pakistan’s local currency, demonstrating a…
PTA License Suspension Hits Another Data Provider
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the license of Xtreme Solutions (Private) Limited for one month. The company failed to submit audited financial accounts…
Jazz Pays $158M to Settle Tax Dispute After IHC Ruling
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Jazz has settled its tax dispute with Pakistan’s federal tax authorities through the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC). An official document revealed that the settlement,…
PTA Takes Action Against Online Gambling After Government Advisory
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 184 betting and gambling websites and apps, as disclosed by the Cabinet Division. Under Section 37 of…
Govt To fix Slow Internet With New Spectrum & Submarine Cables
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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has identified several factors causing slow internet speeds in Pakistan. These include limited spectrum availability, delayed Fiber…
Islamabad IT Park Set for 2025 Launch, Poised to Boost Jobs and IT Exports
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The Islamabad IT Park, a state-of-the-art facility in Chak Shehzad, is scheduled for inauguration in Q3 2025. The facility covers 720,000 sq. ft., aims to…
PTCL Faces Scrutiny from CCP During Key Meeting, Inside Details Reveal
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As Pakistan’s telecom sector stands at a crucial turning point, serious concerns are being raised about PTCL’s financial and strategic capacity to acquire Telenor Pakistan.…
Telenor Pakistan Appoints Fridtjof Rusten as CEO; Khurrum Ashfaque Takes Group Role
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Islamabad— Telenor Pakistan’s Board of Directors has announced Fridtjof Rusten as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will assume the role on September 1, 2025,…
PTCL Outlines Acquisition Strategy for Telenor Pakistan Before CCP Panel
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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has presented its case before the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) as part of a regulatory review under Section 11(6)…
Audit Report Uncovers Rs97 Billion in PTA Financial Irregularities
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A new audit report by the Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP) for the fiscal year 2024-25 has highlighted serious concerns over financial management and accountability within…
Pakistan 5G Launch Planned After Doubling Internet Spectrum: IT Minister
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Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima, has announced that Pakistan is preparing for a nationwide 5G launch, which will be rolled out after…
PTA QoS Survey 2025: Jazz, Zong, Telenor Show Gains but Fail Full Compliance
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The PTA QoS Survey 2025 has revealed that while Jazz, Zong, and Telenor demonstrated improvements in mobile broadband and voice services, none of the cellular…
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