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Pakistan to Auction Over 200% Additional Spectrum to Improve Internet
Pakistan is preparing to expand its mobile internet capacity as the federal government plans to auction over 200 percent more telecom spectrum. The move aims…
PTA Warns Against Unregistered SIMs as Fraud and Security Risks Rise
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a fresh warning to citizens against the use of unregistered and foreign SIM cards, highlighting growing risks of…
Government Looks to Semiconductor Sector, Eyes $1 Trillion Economy by 2035
The National Semiconductor Round Table Conference, hosted by the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), brought together key stakeholders to explore how Pakistan can develop skills,…
PTA Announces New Date for 5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan
Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction has been officially pushed to March 10, 2026, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The move delays the nation’s…
NADRA to Replace Fingerprint Verification with Facial Recognition System
The government has decided to overhaul Pakistan’s national identity verification system by gradually replacing fingerprint-based verification with a modern facial recognition system, aiming to strengthen…
PTCL Group, Etisalat Leadership, and IT Minister Discuss Telenor Merger, 5G Auction, and Fiberization in Pakistan
A key meeting was held today between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and telecom leaders Mr. Khalifa Alshamsi, CEO of…
SCO Announces 5G for AJK: Here’s Why Locals Called It a “Joke”
The Special Communications Organization (SCO) has just made a massive promise. According to their latest announcement, the organisation is bringing Pakistan’s first 5G deployment to…
Rs 30,000 5G Smartphones Set to Reach Market Ahead of Pakistan’s 5G Launch
With 5G services on the horizon, Pakistanis expects to see locally assembled 5G smartphones hitting the market soon, starting at an affordable Rs 30,000. Local…
Government Launches SkillBridge Batch 2 for Fresh IT Graduates With Monthly Stipend
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has opened applications for the second batch of the SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program, offering paid industry exposure to recent IT…
Satellite Internet Coming Soon: PTA Unveils Strict Security Measures
Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services. However, the state is prioritising national security and strict regulatory control before giving the green light.…
PTCL Submits Telenor & Ufone Merger Plan to PTA for Approval
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially taken the next step in consolidating the telecom sector. The company formally submitted an application to the Pakistan…
Majority of Smartphones in Pakistan Now 5G-Ready as Spectrum Auction Nears
Pakistan is moving closer to its first 5G spectrum auction, with sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) claiming that nearly 80% of mobile phones…
