Telecom
PTA Warns Telcos Over Poor Internet, Pins Hopes on 5G for Future Boost
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued warnings to telecom operators- telcos over slow internet and mobile network performance in certain areas, citing persistent service challenges amid rising demand. According to the regulator, slow mobile and internet services are often…
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Jazz Pays $158M to Settle Tax Dispute After IHC Ruling
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Jazz has settled its tax dispute with Pakistan’s federal tax authorities through the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC). An official document revealed that the settlement,…
PTA Takes Action Against Online Gambling After Government Advisory
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 184 betting and gambling websites and apps, as disclosed by the Cabinet Division. Under Section 37 of…
Govt To fix Slow Internet With New Spectrum & Submarine Cables
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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has identified several factors causing slow internet speeds in Pakistan. These include limited spectrum availability, delayed Fiber…
Islamabad IT Park Set for 2025 Launch, Poised to Boost Jobs and IT Exports
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The Islamabad IT Park, a state-of-the-art facility in Chak Shehzad, is scheduled for inauguration in Q3 2025. The facility covers 720,000 sq. ft., aims to…
PTCL Faces Scrutiny from CCP During Key Meeting, Inside Details Reveal
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As Pakistan’s telecom sector stands at a crucial turning point, serious concerns are being raised about PTCL’s financial and strategic capacity to acquire Telenor Pakistan.…
Telenor Pakistan Appoints Fridtjof Rusten as CEO; Khurrum Ashfaque Takes Group Role
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Islamabad— Telenor Pakistan’s Board of Directors has announced Fridtjof Rusten as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will assume the role on September 1, 2025,…
PTCL Outlines Acquisition Strategy for Telenor Pakistan Before CCP Panel
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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has presented its case before the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) as part of a regulatory review under Section 11(6)…
Audit Report Uncovers Rs97 Billion in PTA Financial Irregularities
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A new audit report by the Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP) for the fiscal year 2024-25 has highlighted serious concerns over financial management and accountability within…
Pakistan 5G Launch Planned After Doubling Internet Spectrum: IT Minister
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Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima, has announced that Pakistan is preparing for a nationwide 5G launch, which will be rolled out after…
PTA QoS Survey 2025: Jazz, Zong, Telenor Show Gains but Fail Full Compliance
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The PTA QoS Survey 2025 has revealed that while Jazz, Zong, and Telenor demonstrated improvements in mobile broadband and voice services, none of the cellular…
Senate Committee Examines IT Ministry on AI Law, Flags Issues in Jazz–NUST Collaboration
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The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, led by Senator Palwasha Khan, met to review key developments in Pakistan’s AI sector. The meeting focused…
PTA Finds Major Telecom Operators Failing QoS Standards in 2025 Survey
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently conducted an independent Quality of Service (QoS) survey across 19 cities in Q2 2025. This evaluation focused on the…
