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Pakistan Prepares for 5G Auction with 606 MHz of New Spectrum
The Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) has identified 606 MHz of spectrum across six bands for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G auction, a move officials say will boost next-generation connectivity and drive digital transformation. The newly allocated spectrum spans the 700, 1800, 2100,…
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Ufone-Telenor Merger Unresolved, PTA Chairman Updates NA Committee
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ISLAMABAD: PTA Chairman Major General (Retd) Hafeez ur Rehman informed the committee that Ufone and Telenor have not yet merged. He further clarified that the…
50% Mobile and 40% ATM Services at Risk if LDI Licenses Are Revoked, Warns PTA
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Islamabad: In a formal briefing before the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (Retd.) Hafeez…
Pakistan’s 5G Auction Delayed Due to Ongoing Court Disputes
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ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan continues to face significant delays due to unresolved court cases involving key telecom operators, as revealed during…
PTA May Cancel Licenses of LDI Companies Over Unpaid Dues Worth Billions
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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology convened today for a crucial meeting during which the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman briefed the…
Pakistan Gears Up for Starlink Internet Launch by Year-End, Confirms IT Minister
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to welcome Starlink’s satellite internet services by November or December this year, as confirmed by Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima during…
Internet Services Suspended Again in Quetta Amid Security Concerns
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QUETTA: Internet and mobile phone services have been suspended once again in Quetta and several adjoining areas, leaving residents grappling with severe digital disruption for…
PTA to Block Phones with Fake IMEI Numbers in Nationwide Crackdown
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ISLAMABAD: In a major move to curb the spread of counterfeit mobile phones, Pakistani authorities have launched a crackdown on devices with fake IMEI numbers,…
Telecom Operators Concerned Over Smartphone Installment Policy in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s smartphone installment policy has sparked debate within the telecom industry, with operators expressing concerns over its potential implications. While the initiative aims to…
Engro Secures CCP Approval for $563 Million Deal to Acquire Jazz’s Deodar Tower Assets
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for Engro Corporation’s acquisition of Deodar (Pvt.) Ltd., the tower subsidiary of Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited…
Telecom Operators Push for 5G Reforms to Accelerate Digital Growth
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ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has urged the government to implement key fiscal and regulatory reforms to accelerate the 5G rollout in Pakistan and…
PTA Sets $10.64 Million Precondition for Starlink’s Internet License in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Starlink, the internet company owned by billionaire Elon Musk is required to deposit $6,40000 license fee and additional letter of credit of $10 million…
PTA & FIA Raid Ufone Franchise in Mianwali Over Illegal SIM Issuance
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, Lahore, has intensified its crackdown on illegal SIM…
Pakistan Government Grants Temporary NOC to Starlink, PTA License Expected Soon
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Islamabad: Pakistan government has granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to satellite-based internet provider Starlink, marking a significant step towards enhancing internet connectivity in the…
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