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PTA Briefs NA Standing Committee Regarding Pakistan’s 5G Auction
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom met recently under the chairmanship of Amin-ul-Haque. During the session, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) delivered…
PTA Defends Web Monitoring System Amid Firewall Shutdown Reports
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom recently convened to address recent reports regarding the shutdown of the social media firewall. During the…
Pakistan 5G Spectrum Auction: Jazz, Ufone & Zong Submit $45M Ahead of March 10
Pakistan’s 5G rollout has officially entered a decisive phase. Jazz, Ufone, and Zong have formally committed to the process. They recently submitted their pre-bid earnest…
PTA Tells NA Committee Ufone-Telenor Merger Will Happen Before March 10 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority told lawmakers that the merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan will be completed before March 10, ahead of the country’s upcoming…
PTA Launches New Digital Assistant on WhatsApp for Telecom Consumers
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially launched the “PTA Digital Assistant”. This new tool provides ease and facilitation to telecom consumers. Additionally, it offers…
PTA to Launch GIS Web Portal for Monitoring Telecom Networks
Today, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced plans to develop a new Geographic Information System (GIS) based web portal. This centralized digital platform will actively…
PTCL Achieves Strong Financial Results with Significant YoY Growth during 2025: Annual revenue climbs to PKR 120B
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced its consolidated annual financial results for the year ended December…
Govt Holds 62.18% Shares in PTCL, Received No Dividend in Five Years
The Government of Pakistan holds 62.18 percent shares in Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the Senate was informed on Tuesday. Responding to a question raised…
Ufone, Zong Lock in $30M for 5G Auction as March 10 Showdown Nears
Pakistan’s 5G race is officially heating up. Two major telecom operators, Ufone and Zong, have deposited $15 million each as pre-bid earnest money with the…
PTA Orders Telcos to Stop Activating Surprise Packages
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has responded to rising concerns on social media over mobile tariffs, service quality, and unauthorized deductions, reaffirming its strong commitment…
Pakistan Reportedly Shuts Down Social Media Firewall: Rs. 40 Billion Wasted
The Pakistani government has reportedly dismantled the controversial social media monitoring firewall. Installed in 2024, reports suggest that the system failed entirely to deliver its…
PTA Plans New System to Keep Closer Watch on Internet Networks
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is planning to introduce a new system to monitor internet and telecom networks across the country, a move officials say…
