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Pakistan’s IT Ministry Under Fire for Failing to Deliver on 5G, PayPal, Startup Fund and Digital Reforms
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has emerged as one of the present government’s most underperforming ministries, failing to deliver a single major milestone during its tenure despite loud promises of digital transformation, improved connectivity and support to freelancers…
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Committee Seeks Govt Intervention in PTCL-Telenor Merger
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ISLAMABAD: Local media reports indicate that the Auction Advisory Committee has decided to seek federal government intervention to resolve delays in the PTCL-Telenor merger, which…
PTA Considers Revising Local Loop Licensing Rules to Promote Broadband Expansion
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is considering revising the scope of mandatory services in Local Loop (LL) License including determining whether LL licensees should be…
Pakistan Faces Record-Breaking 21 Internet Shutdowns in 2024: Report
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Pakistan recorded its highest-ever annual total of 21 internet shutdowns in 2024, as the government increasingly used digital blackouts to suppress opposition and control information,…
Senate Committee Calls for Improved Motorway Internet Services and Telecom Reforms
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Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, under the leadership of Senator Palwasha Khan, convened a key meeting to evaluate Pakistan’s 5G action…
USF Blames Security Situation for Balochistan Network Issues
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ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) has attributed ongoing Balochistan network issues to security challenges in the region, affecting telecom service delivery. During a recent…
5G Spectrum Allocation Tied to Market Players Presence: PTA
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has indicated that the allocation of the 5G spectrum will depend on the presence of three or four major…
Why Is Pakistan’s Internet Expensive and Slow? Here’s How New Gateways Can Fix It
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Islamabad: Pakistan’s internet infrastructure faces growing criticism as industry experts and stakeholders raise concerns over the country’s limited gateway system, which is driving up costs…
PTA Receives Over 19,000 Consumer Complaints Against Telecom Operators in January 2025, Jazz Leads with 7,201
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received over 19,000 consumer complaints against telecom operators in January 2025, with Jazz and Zong topping the list, according…
Pakistan’s 3G/4G Users and Mobile Penetration See Growth in January 2025
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Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported an increase in 3G/4G users and mobile penetration in Pakistan during January 2025. According to the latest…
Pakistan’s 5G Auction Faces Uncertainty Amid MVNO Framework Delays
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Pakistan’s long-anticipated 5G spectrum auction is facing potential setbacks due to delays in establishing the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) framework, according to sources. The…
Pakistan’s Internet Market Faces Monopoly Concerns Amid Africa-1 Submarine Cable Landing: WISPAP
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ISLAMABAD: The Wireless & Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s international gateway market, stating that the arrival of the…
Musk’s Starlink Takes on China in the Battle for Satellite Internet
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Elon Musk’s Starlink is facing increasing competition in the satellite internet market, with China emerging as a formidable challenger. The billionaire’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite…
PTA Approves Two VPN Service Providers Under Class License
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the applications of Zettabyte and Alpha 3 Cubic for the Class License for the Provision of Data…
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