Telecom
USF & IT Ministry Clash Over Figures: Rs. 19B Discrepancy Hits Telecom Sector
Serious transparency concerns have hit Pakistan’s telecom sector today. A massive financial discrepancy of nearly Rs. 19 billion has surfaced between the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT). This gap raises alarming questions…
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Audit Report Exposes Zong’s Spectrum Misuse Worth Rs53.5 Billion
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ISLAMABAD: M/s CM Pak (Zong) continued to use illegal temporary additional compensatory spectrum after the expiry of its 2G (GSM) license in October 2019 till…
Jazz Faces Scrutiny Over Rs 6.58 Billion Consumer Overcharging
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Pakistan’s largest telecom operator, Jazz, has been accused of overcharging its subscribers by Rs6.58 billion during the fiscal year 2023-24, according to a recent audit…
PTCL Internet Faces Nationwide Outage, Other ISPs Also Affected
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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) users faced a major internet outage on Tuesday evening, disrupting connectivity across the country. Not as much but…
PTCL and LDI Firms Must Pay Reduced Fine After Tribunal Ruling
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The Competition Appellate Tribunal has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan decision that found PTCL and other long-distance international operators in violation of forming an…
PTA and Telcos Reconnect KP Flood Hit Communities in Hours
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Torrential rains and flash floods damaged more than two hundred telecom sites in Swat, Buner, and Shangla. Quick action by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and…
Pakistan’s Call Center Industry Earns $320 Million in FY25 Exports
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Pakistan’s call centers posted strong growth in FY25, generating over $328 million in foreign exchange earnings. The sector expanded operations and revenues, reinforcing its role…
Telecom Firms Upgrade Networks in AJK and GB
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Cellular mobile operators have upgraded telecom infrastructure in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), bringing high-speed 4G broadband to the region. Despite challenging…
PTA Announces Free Calls for Flood-Hit Areas as Networks Recover
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced free calls in flood-hit areas in collaboration with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), ensuring that residents can stay connected…
Jazz, Zong & Ufone Unite to Support Flood-Hit Communities in KP & AJK
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As torrential rains and flash floods devastate northern Pakistan, telecom operators Ufone 4G, Jazz, and Zong have announced free call services to ensure uninterrupted communication…
Right of Way Charges Abolished on Federal Land in Islamabad
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The federal government has announced the abolition of Right of Way charges on federal land, beginning with Islamabad, in a major step to support telecom…
Jazz Grows Revenue, But Cracks Show in Profit Margins & Cost Pressures
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In 2025, the VEON group of companies, including Jazz, experienced a total revenue growth of 15.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) in Pakistan’s local currency, demonstrating a…
PTA License Suspension Hits Another Data Provider
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the license of Xtreme Solutions (Private) Limited for one month. The company failed to submit audited financial accounts…
