Jazz Records Highest Telecom Complaints at 4,987 in February 2025, Ufone Lowest at 1,435

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Jazz leads the chart with 4987 complaints followed by Zong as the second-most with 2823 complaints telecommunications operators, revealed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) data.…

Pakistan’s 3G/4G Users Surge to 141 Million in February 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G/4G users as well as penetration in Pakistan increased in February 2025, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) data revealed. The number…

PTA Pins Blame on Mobile Phone Manufacturers Amid IMEI Theft Scandal

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is at the center of a growing scandal following allegations that millions of IMEI numbers have been stolen and…

PTA Approved Phones Turning Non-PTA: 1 Million IMEIs Become Vulnerable

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a shocking revelation, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) online security system has allegedly suffered a major breach, leading to the theft of over one…

Mobile Services to Remain Operational in Pakistan During Youm-e-Ali Processions

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Muslims in Pakistan will observe Youm-e-Ali on March 22 to honor the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA), the fourth caliph of Islam. Authorities have strengthened…

Starlink Nears Final Approval for Launch in Pakistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is on the brink of welcoming Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, as it inches closer to receiving formal authorization for operations in…

Punjab Expands Free Wi-Fi with Faster Speeds & Wider Coverage

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The Chief Minister’s Free Wi-Fi service is now accessible in more locations across Punjab, including Lahore. With the recent upgrade to Wi-Fi 6, the…

PTA Receives New VPN Registration Applications Amid Licensing Expansion

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received applications from two additional companies seeking approval to operate as VPN service providers in the country. This…

Senate IT Committee Reviews LDI Telecom Dues

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology convened to discuss the outstanding dues of Long-Distance and International (LDI) telecom companies, with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…

Government Advances Digital Connectivity in KP with Rs. 9.5 Billion USF-Funded Telecom Projects

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has allocated Rs. 9.5 billion over the past three and a half fiscal years (2021-2025) to enhance telecommunication services in…

IT Ministry Delays Approval of MVNO Framework Ahead of Spectrum Auction

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 6 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has delayed the approval of Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) framework, which was supposed to come out…

PTA Cracks Down on Illegal Internet Activities in Gilgit

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), has taken decisive action against illegal internet sales and unauthorized telecommunications…

Govt Pushes for Resolution of Pending IT & Telecom Cases

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has requested comprehensive details of long-standing court cases linked to the Ministry of IT and Telecom, particularly those with major financial…

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