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First Centralised 911 Emergency Helpline to Launch in Pakistan
During a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology, NTC officials briefed the committee on the progress of Pakistan’s first centralised emergency helpline. Pakistan is developing its first centralised emergency helpline, according to NTC officials. The initiative…
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Pakistan Ranks 6th Globally for Cheapest Mobile Data
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ISLAMABAD: The cost of 1 GB of data in Pakistan is a mere US$ 0.10, making it the lowest in the region and sixth lowest…
How Did Pakistani Telcos Earn Rs 803 Billion in FY2025?
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ISLAMABAD: Telecom revenues reached Rs 803 billion in fiscal year 2025 (July-March). Investments in the sector totaled US$ 621 million and contributed a substantial Rs…
Engro Connect Acquires Jazz’s Tower Portfolio in Landmark $560 Million Transaction
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ISLAMABAD – Engro Connect has completed the acquisition of all 10,500 telecom towers owned and managed by Jazz in a deal valued at $560 million. Approved…
Telecom Sector Seeks Tax Relief in Budget 2025–26
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ISLAMABAD: The telecom sector has submitted a set of proposals to the government ahead of the federal budget 2025–26, urging tax relief and regulatory reforms…
Telecom Operators Warn High Duties Could Delay 5G Rollout in Pakistan
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Telecom operators in Pakistan have warned that high import duties and regulatory taxes are threatening the rollout of 5G and expansion of broadband services, urging…
Supernet Expands Cybersecurity Reach with New Telecom Contracts
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KARACHI: Supernet Limited, a prominent technology enterprise in Pakistan, has announced that its subsidiary, Supernet Secure Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (“Super Secure”), has secured multi-million dollar…
PTA Slaps Zong With Enforcement for $11.77 Million Dues
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Islamabad — The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched enforcement proceedings against China Mobile Pakistan Limited (CMPak), the operator of Zong, for failing to pay…
SCOM Helpline Failure Leaves Users Cut Off from PTA Support
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has flagged a critical SCOM helpline issue that prevented all of its subscribers from reaching the regulator’s main complaint number,…
Zong Records Highest Billings Complaints, PTA Survey Reveals
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Zong has recorded the highest billing complaint rate in Q1 2025, according to the PTA’s Customer Service Performance Survey. Despite efficient resolution times, the volume…
Ufone Faces PTA Scrutiny Over Customer Service Shortcomings
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Ufone is under regulatory scrutiny following the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Q1 2025 Customer Service Performance Survey. The report highlights significant deficiencies in Ufone’s call…
Report Sheds Light on LDI License Renewal Challenges
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The issue of LDI (Long Distance International) License Renewal in Pakistan is at the forefront of discussions within the telecommunications sector. Recent briefings from the…
Decision on LDI License Renewal Likely After Eid
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ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom was held under the chairmanship of Senator Palwasha Khan to review the ongoing…
PTA Is Reviewing Its Regulatory Framework For SRD And IoT
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is actively reviewing and planning modifications to its “Regulatory Framework for Short Range Devices (SRD) & Terrestrial Internet of Things…
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