Pakistan Integrates into Africa-1 Submarine Cable Network, Improving Internet Connectivity

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Karachi: Pakistan has taken a major leap in digital connectivity with the successful landing of the Africa-1 submarine cable at Seaview Beach, Karachi. The Pakistan…

PTCL and Ufone Secure Majority Share of Rs77Bn from USF Subsidies

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone have secured a significant portion of around Rs77 billion, accounting for 54 percent of the total Rs141.66…

PTCL to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Africa-1 Submarine Cable

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) is set to host a groundbreaking ceremony on February 22 to commemorate the landfall of the Africa-1 submarine…

Nokia to Launch First 4G Network on the Moon with NASA

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a groundbreaking step toward advancing lunar communications, Nokia is set to deploy the first-ever 4G cellular network on the Moon. This initiative, part of…

MCMC Commends Pakistan’s USF for Rs136 Billion Investment in Bridging Digital Divide

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a significant acknowledgment of Pakistan’s digital progress, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has praised the Universal Service Fund (USF) of the…

Senate Committee Reviews and Defers Decision on Pakistan Telecommunication Bill, 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on the Cabinet Secretariat took up the Government Bill titled “The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Bill, 2025. A meeting of…

PTA, MCMC, and Nokia Advance 5G Innovation and Digital Cooperation

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: The Masterclass on “5G and Beyond: Shaping the Future of Connectivity” began today, marking a key milestone in Pakistan-Malaysia digital collaboration. Hosted by the…

Optical Fiber and Broadband Projects

Pakistan Now Connected with World’s Largest Optical Fiber Cable: IT Minister

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in its digital infrastructure by connecting to the world’s largest optical fiber cable, a move that promises to…

Pakistan to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction Before June, Confirms PTA Chief

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will take place before June 2025, with a commercial rollout expected by late 2025 or early 2026, according to…

Be Aware: New Scam Surfaces Regarding PTA Approved Devices!

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is allegedly sending voice messages to mobile users, warning them that their phones are illegal and will be deactivated…

CCP Flags Transparency Issues in PTCL-Telenor Merger Review

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Islamabad: State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja informed the National Assembly on Friday that the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) had…

Illegal SIM Card Issuance

Top Cybercrime Official Warns Against Pre-Activated International SIMs in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pre-activated international SIMs in Pakistan have become a growing security concern, according to senior officials at the Cybercrime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency…

Pakistan Prepares for 5G Rollout with Massive Network Upgrades and Fiber Expansion

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government is laying the groundwork for the country’s digital future with sweeping plans to expand fiber networks, boost internet speeds, as authorities work…

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