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Pakistan’s IT Ministry Under Fire for Failing to Deliver on 5G, PayPal, Startup Fund and Digital Reforms
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has emerged as one of the present government’s most underperforming ministries, failing to deliver a single major milestone during its tenure despite loud promises of digital transformation, improved connectivity and support to freelancers…
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Pakistan’s Telecom data usage soars to 27,897 petabytes in 2024-25
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reports a significant rise in telecom data consumption over the last three years. Data usage jumped by 37.84%, from 20,235…
Z SAIS Cloud by Zong Debuts as Pakistan’s First AI-Enabled Cloud Platform
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In May 2025, Zong 4G (CMPak Ltd.) formally unveiled Z SAIS Cloud, Pakistan’s first AI-enabled, fully locally hosted cloud platform. Aimed at strengthening the nation’s…
IT Minister Pushes for 5G Spectrum Auction as Advisory Committee Meeting Sought
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Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima has called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to urgently convene the Auction Advisory Committee, paving the way…
MVNO Framework Delay Raises Concerns in Telecom Market
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The long-awaited MVNO framework delay has created uncertainty in Pakistan’s telecom market, as the policy—aimed at inviting new investments and enabling small telecom players—awaits approval…
PTCL’s Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan Faces Fresh Delay
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ISLAMABAD: The long-anticipated PTCL acquisition of Telenor Pakistan has hit yet another roadblock, with regulatory approvals still pending and the transaction now expected to close…
PTA Blocks thousands of Illegal Sims as Crackdown continues
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has escalated its nationwide crackdown on illegal SIM cards, successfully blocking over 163,000 such connections across the country’s provinces. Beyond…
PTA Introduces Free WiFi Hotspots for Students Across These Universities
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In celebration of reaching 200 million telecom subscribers, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a nationwide initiative to install free WiFi hotspots for students…
Govt to block 5 Million SIMs linked to expired CNICs
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The federal government has initiated a systematic operation to block nearly 5 million mobile phone SIMs registered under “expired or canceled CNICs”, in a decisive…
PTA Suspends LDI License Applications Amid Low Business Demand
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the acceptance of applications for Long Distance and International (LDI) Licenses due to low market competition and…
EXCLUSIVE: Zong Begins Rs 2 Billion Customer Refunds Following IHC Court Order
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An exclusive investigation by TechJuice ISLAMABAD – In a significant development for Pakistan’s telecom sector, Zong customers across the country have started receiving refunds ranging…
Jazz Hit with Rs. 22 Billion Fine in Historic Court Ruling, IHC sides with FBR
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A significant ruling by the Islamabad High Court, led by Justice Babar Sattar, has sided with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in a tax…
Govt Slashes 5G License Revenue Target in Budget 2025-26
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ISLAMABAD: The government has budgeted Rs 22.612 billion from 4G/5G licenses under the head of non-tax revenue for the next fiscal year of 2025-26 against…
Pakistan Internet Boom Drives Record 28 Billion GB Data Usage
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Broadband consumption in Pakistan has surged to an all-time high, with users consuming approximately 27,897 petabytes (or nearly 28 billion GB) of data through mobile…
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