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Senate Committee Raises Concerns Over Bank SMS Fee Structure
Lawmakers in Pakistan have raised strong concerns over rising SMS alert fees charged by banks. The issue was discussed in a Senate finance committee meeting…
Pakistan IT Sector Recovers as Export Earnings Hit $413 Million After Two-Month Decline
Pakistan’s IT and telecom export remittances saw a strong recovery in March 2026. The sector earned $413 million, according to the State Bank of Pakistan…
Officials Confirm Imported Phones Face 54% Taxation
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Naveed Qamar, reviewed mobile phone taxation, with officials presenting figures on imported and locally manufactured devices. Tax…
Pakistan Internet Disruptions Expected Amid Power Outages This Week
Pakistan is expected to experience worsening internet disruptions this week, coinciding with ongoing electricity outages in various parts of the country. According to sources, internet services…
PTA Introduces New Framework to Enable Starlink and Global Satellite Internet in Pakistan
Pakistan is opening a new path for satellite internet services across the country. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new Fixed Satellite Services…
Mobile & Internet Packages in Pakistan Set to Jump by 15%
Two major telecom companies in Pakistan want to increase the prices of mobile and internet packages. Yesterday, April 14, they submitted a formal request to…
How Fast is 5G Internet in Pakistan? Users Share Real-Time Speed Tests
As Pakistan moves closer to wider 5G adoption, early user tests are starting to paint a clearer picture of real-world performance. While official nationwide rollout…
Telenor Pakistan, Google, MoITT, and Innovista Launch ‘AI Seekho’ to Empower Pakistan’s Next Generation of AI Innovators
Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with Google, the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication Pakistan, and Innovista, has launched AI Seekho, a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering…
When is 5G Actually Coming to Pakistan?
Pakistan has officially launched 5G services after completing its spectrum auction in March 2026. Initial rollout has begun in major cities, but nationwide availability will…
Here Is Why Your PTCL Internet May Slow Down From Tomorrow
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced that a submarine cable fault will affect internet services for customers starting 14 April 2026. PTCL issued the…
Jazz Wins Regulatory Approval to Take Controlling Stake in TPL Insurance
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cleared Jazz International Holding Limited to acquire a controlling stake in the publicly listed TPL Insurance Limited. The…
PTA Chairman Assures 5G Auction Will Improve Telecom Services Nationwide
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (Retd.) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, has assured a parliamentary committee that the auction of 5G spectrum will help…
