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Jazz Hit with Rs. 22 Billion Fine in Historic Court Ruling, IHC sides with FBR
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 reference case involving a prominent Telecom operator (Jazz). Jazz is ordered to pay approximately Rs.…
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Government Orders Immediate Blocking of SIMs Linked to Expired CNICs
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has ordered the immediate deactivation of all SIM cards linked to expired or invalid CNICs, starting with those issued in 2017…
LDI Operators Turn to National Assembly Amid Rs78 Billion Dispute with PTA
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing dispute between Long Distance and International (LDI) operators and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has intensified, as nine companies have formally sought…
PTCL CEO Faces Criticism for Skipping Key Meeting on Billion-Rupee Property Sales
Tensions flared during a recent session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology as lawmakers voiced strong disapproval over the continued absence of…
Onic Now Offering Free GPT 4o Premium in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Onic has introduced a new feature for its users by integrating GPT 4o Premium in Pakistan into its mobile app, becoming the country’s first…
Jazz-Engro Infrastructure Partnership Gets Final Regulatory Approvals
Jazz Pakistan has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its strategic Jazz-Engro infrastructure partnership, solidifying a transformative move aimed at improving telecom infrastructure and boosting…
Senate Committee Demands Better Internet & 911 Helpline for Underserved Areas
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas has called for urgent measures to address poor internet coverage and to operationalize an offline…
Pak Ambassador Discusses Starlink Partnership at SpaceX
During a visit to SpaceX headquarters in Los Angeles, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, discussed the potential role of Starlink’s low…
Mobilink Bank Recognized as Top Employer in Pakistan for 2025
ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has been certified as a Top Employer in Pakistan for 2025 by the renowned Top Employers Institute. This global recognition places Mobilink…
IT & Telecom Budget Allocation in Pakistan Soars to Rs28.9 Billion
ISLAMABAD: Budget allocations for Pakistan’s Information Technology and Telecommunication sector have surged from Rs1.1 billion to Rs28.9 billion, according to a new report by the…
Zaheer Mehdi Joins Jazz as Group Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs
ISLAMABAD: Jazz has announced the appointment of Zaheer Mehdi as Group Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, effective June 16, 2025. In this capacity, Zaheer…
Pakistan Telecom hits 200 Million Users
Pakistan has reached a significant landmark in its telecommunications sector by crossing the 200 million mobile subscription mark, marking a major advancement in the country’s…
Pakistan’s Women Lead Mobile Boom with 8 Million New Users in 2024
ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has revealed significant progress in gender mobile usage in Pakistan, highlighting both advancements and lingering barriers…
Jazz Reports 20.3% YoY Revenue Growth in Q1 2025
ISLAMABAD: Jazz Pakistan reported a robust 20.3% year-on-year (YoY) growth in total revenues for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), fueled by rapid digital expansion…