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PTA Reports 9,000 Mobile Sites Affected by Power Outages
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that roughly 9,000 mobile network sites, around 17% of the country’s total, are currently facing service disruptions due to extended power outages, limited access to commercial electricity, delays in securing Right of Way…
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Imagine a world where you can make a holographic video call to a loved one and feel like they’re standing right next to you, even…
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Mobile users in Pakistan may be paying more than they realize for basic services like calls, texts, and data. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has…
Chinese Space Agency to Partner with Pakistan in Space Technology
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ISLAMABAD: In a major development for both countries’ space sectors, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from GalaxySpace, a prominent Chinese space…
PTA License Suspension Hits Track and Trace Pvt Ltd Over Compliance Issues
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a license suspension order for Track and Trace (Private) Limited. The company failed to obtain a required Commencement…
PTCL CEO Warns CCP Delay on Telenor Pakistan Acquisition as Q1 Revenue Soars 22%
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ISLAMABAD: President and Group CEO of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Hatem Bamatraf has warned that further delay in Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)’ decision…
Pakistan’s 5G Auction Stalled by Zong’s Legal Moves, Costing Over $200 Million
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Pakistan’s inaugural 5G spectrum auction faces an unprecedented setback as CMPAK (Zong) continues to secure stay orders on key frequency bands, deepening a shortfall that…
Ministry of IT Pushes for 5G Auction Despite Legal Hurdles
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ISLAMABAD: The 5G auction is set to proceed, as hinted by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), despite ongoing legal hurdles surrounding parts…
PTA Initiates VPN Licensing in Pakistan to Regulate Online Privacy Tools
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to formalize the use of online privacy tools, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated VPN licensing in Pakistan under…
Jazz Tops List of Telecom Complaints Received by PTA in March 2025
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ISLAMABAD: Jazz received the highest number of telecom complaints in Pakistan during March 2025, according to official data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).…
PTA Reports Rise in 3G/4G Users and Teledensity in Pakistan for March 2025
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ISLAMABAD: According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the number of 3G/4G users in Pakistan as well as mobile penetration…
PTA Cracks Down on Illegal SIM Issuance at Ufone and Zong Franchises in Quetta and Gujrat
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ISLAMABAD: In a continued effort to combat illegal SIM issuance, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime…
LDI Telecom Dues Recovery Faces Delay Amid PTA, IT Ministry Deadlock
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The recovery of Rs78 billion in outstanding dues from Long Distance International (LDI) telecom operators has reached a standstill, as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)…
PTA Introduces Outside Plant Code and In-Building Cabling Standards in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the development of unified Outside Plant Code and In-Building Cabling Standards in Pakistan to enhance the compatibility,…
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