Will iPhone 5G in Pakistan Really Be Delayed Until 2027?
Apple users for some Telecom networks in Pakistan, if not all, may have to wait until 2027 for official 5G support on iPhones, according to…
Pakistan Approves In-Flight Internet and Mobile Services Via Satellite Licence
Pakistan has approved a plan to allow internet and mobile services on flights, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) drafting a formal in-flight satellite licence.…
Govt Launches First-Ever IT Census to Map National Digital Workforce
The federal government has announced a national IT census, the first of its kind, to document the complete digital workforce and its range of technical…
Pakistan’s 5G Will Completely Crash Unless This Happens in 3 Years
Pakistan’s 5G rollout faces a major hurdle as limited fiber infrastructure restricts network capacity. Experts say low fiber penetration, regulatory delays, and high costs must…
PTA Calls for Express Feeders to Protect Telecom Services From Ongoing Power Cuts
Power cuts and rising fuel prices are putting Pakistan’s telecom networks under pressure. As outages stretch longer, mobile service quality is beginning to suffer in…
Punjab to Launch Satellite Internet to Connect Rural Communities
The provincial government of Punjab plans to launch satellite internet services to provide high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas across the province very soon.…
PTA Issues District-Level Internet Licenses Across Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun granting district-level Class Licenses for Internet Services starting January 1, 2026, across the country. The licenses are issued…
Senate Committee Slams PTA Over Nationwide Mobile Service Outages & Diesel Theft
Mobile phone users across Pakistan are still facing severe network disruptions as skyrocketing diesel prices and supply chain hurdles cripple internet services. The Pakistan Telecommunication…
Senate Committee Questions Ufone Losses, Demands Clarity on $800 Million Etisalat Group Dues
A debate over telecom finances emerged in parliament as lawmakers revisited long-standing concerns around public money and corporate losses. During the meeting, the Senate IT…
No, Etisalat (e&) is NOT Exiting the Pakistani Telecom Market
Today, on April 30, 2026, a report claimed that the Emirati telecom giant Etisalat (e&) is reviewing its investments in Pakistan. However, internal sources confirm…
Senate Committee Gives 1-Month Ultimatum for Telecom Competition Rules After 8-Year Delay
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication has officially issued a strict one-month deadline to finalize the Telecom Competition Rules. This decisive ultimatum arrives…
LDI Operators Deposit PKR 2.2 Billion as Court Cases Await Telecom Tribunal Establishment
Pakistan’s LDI operator cases remain stuck in courts, with Rs 2.2 billion already deposited by companies. PTA says decisions depend on a telecom tribunal, while…