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PTA Declares Using SIMs Registered to Others Illegal: Strict New Rules
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially declared the use of SIMs registered under another person’s identity as illegal. In a statement issued today, the…
Cabinet Approves Recommendations for 5G Spectrum Auction
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved the recommendations of the 5G Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee, clearing the way for the launch of fifth-generation mobile…
Federal Cabinet All Set to Approve 5G Spectrum Auction Today
Pakistan’s long-delayed 5G rollout is set to clear a major policy hurdle today, as informed sources say the federal cabinet will approve the framework for…
Pakistan’s Internet to Double In Speed by June 2026
Pakistan is looking to double its woeful internet speeds by the middle of 2026, as per Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, who briefed…
ECC Lays Out The Conditions 5G Spectrum Auction Will Be Held
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has cleared the long-delayed 5G spectrum auction, approving key recommendations of the Auction Advisory Committee (AAC), including…
Three Members Shortlisted for Telecom Tribunal, Cabinet Approval Awaited
The process to appoint members to Pakistan’s Telecom Tribunal has reached its final stage, with three candidates shortlisted and sent to the federal cabinet for…
ECC Approves Advisory Committee Recommendations for Pakistan’s 5G Auction
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved the recommendations of the Auction Advisory Committee (AAC) for Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, clearing a key…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Urges Reforms to Accelerate 5G Rollout
Pakistan’s telecom industry is at a critical juncture as operators push for 5G deployment amid economic and regulatory hurdles. Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have submitted…
PTA Unveils Revised IoT Framework for Licensed and Shared Spectrum
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has updated the rules that govern how Internet of Things services operate across the country. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has revised its…
Engro Strengthens Telecom Sector with $475 Million Shariah Financing
Engro has secured $475 million (Rs133 billion) in Islamic financing to expand its telecom infrastructure, marking a major step in Pakistan’s digital growth. The funding…
Pakistan Finance Minister Meets Telecom Tower Firms and VCs on Tax and Growth Challenges
Pakistan’s finance minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has opened talks with telecom infrastructure providers and venture capital firms as the government reviews tax and investment policies…
Senate Reviews Privatization Commission Bill 2025 and Power Sector Plans
The Senate Standing Committee on Privatization met under the leadership of Senator Afnan Ullah Khan to review Pakistan’s ongoing privatization plans. The committee focused on…
