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GSMA Urges Pakistan to Cut Telecom Taxes to Unlock Digital Growth
The GSM Association (GSMA) has asked the government of Pakistan to introduce major fiscal reforms in the upcoming Finance Bill 2026–27. The global telecom body…
PTA Limits Night-Time SIM Sales to Boost Security
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has banned the sale of SIM cards between 12 AM and 6 AM to prevent illegal issuance of cards and…
PTA Threatens Blocking of WhatsApp Accounts on Unverified SIMs
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a critical advisory yesterday regarding unregistered mobile networks. WhatsApp users across Pakistan face imminent service disruptions if their accounts…
Pakistan IT Exports Recover Strongly, Hit $423 Million in April After Early-Year Dip
Pakistan’s IT and telecom export remittances posted another strong performance in April 2026, showing continued growth despite fluctuations earlier this year. According to the State…
Iran Plans Fees for Hormuz Subsea Internet Cables
Iran has announced plans to impose fees on the world’s largest technology companies for using subsea internet cables running beneath the Strait of Hormuz, according…
Pakistan Plans Massive Internet Tax Cuts to Boost Digital Economy
The federal government plans a major policy shift. Officials are considering reducing taxes on internet services in the upcoming FY2026-27 budget. Furthermore, they want to…
Pakistan 5G Rollout Plan Revealed: 4 Phases, 100 Mbps Speeds & $700M Investment
Pakistan is officially stepping into the 5G era. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) submitted the official 5G rollout plan to the National…
High Phone Taxes Cut Millions Off From Internet Access, Report Warns
Pakistan collects one of the heaviest tax burdens on smartphones and telecom services in South Asia, a new policy report has revealed. The Policy Research…
Taxes and Red Tape Threaten 5G Rollout in Pakistan
Policymakers and industry leaders in Pakistan have gathered in Islamabad to address major challenges facing the emerging 5G economy and digital future in the country.…
Jazz, Telenor, Ufone, and Zong Fall Short in PTA Service Evaluation
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has completed a detailed survey on customer service performance across mobile networks in Pakistan. The review focused on customer service key…
Funding Crisis Halts Islamabad Smart City Project
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) has suspended Islamabad Smart City project after funding shortages prevented continuation of planned implementation activities. Official documents confirmed the…
MoITT Blames Power Cuts & Theft for Slow Internet Speed Amid 5G Promises
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) presented a stark reality to the National Assembly today. The government blames fundamental infrastructure failures and rampant…
