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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…
First Centralised 911 Emergency Helpline to Launch in Pakistan
During a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology, NTC officials briefed the committee on the progress of Pakistan’s first centralised emergency…
LDI Companies Begin Clearing Dues as Telecom Tribunal Formation Nears
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Syed Amin Ul Haque, met today to address long-pending payments from LDI operators. PTA representatives…
Pakistan’s Mobile Imports Surge 53% in First 4 Months of FY 25-26
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports increased sharply during the first four months (July–October) of the fiscal year 2025-26. The country imported mobile phones worth $644.604 million,…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Pakistan Sets New Timeline
Pakistan is moving forward with 5G rollout as the government announces a new auction timeline. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set the first quarter of…
Pakistan’s First 5G Auction Nears Crucial Decision as Litigation and High Costs Threaten Rollout
The Spectrum Advisory Committee, headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, is scheduled to meet today to finalize decisions for Pakistan’s first-ever 5G spectrum auction. The…
Pakistan Prepares for 5G Auction with 606 MHz of New Spectrum
The Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) has identified 606 MHz of spectrum across six bands for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G auction, a move officials say will boost…
Pakistan Aims to Boost IT Exports by $150 Million with New Tech Parks and Infrastructure Projects
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is set to generate over $150 million in additional IT exports annually while creating more than 40,000…
MoITT Completes 19 IT and Telecom Projects Worth Rs12 Billion to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Growth
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has completed 19 major public sector IT and telecom projects over the last two fiscal years (2023–24…
PTA Launches New Complaint System Amid Nationwide Internet Service Issues
The Government of Pakistan has admitted to ongoing internet slowdowns across several regions, linking the issue to fiber cuts, vandalism, and power outages. Officials said…
Ministry of IT and Ignite Outline Digital Future with New Roadmap and Celebrate AI Innovation
The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) and Ignite, National Technology Fund, has launched the Pakistan Digital Sector Roadmap in…
Pakistan’s IT Minister Outlines Bold Digital Future with Google’s Entry and Cloud Expansion
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja outlined Pakistan’s ambitious digital transformation during the Pakistan Digital Sector Roadmap and AI Ripper Competition…
