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…

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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…

Pakistan’s Internet Capacity Set for Major Boost with Africa 1, SMW6 Cable Systems

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

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s internet capacity is set to expand with the deployment of new submarine cable systems, including Africa 1 and SMW6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe…

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Conflicting Reports Raise Uncertainty Over 5G Rollout in Pakistan

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

ISLAMABAD: The highly-anticipated 5G rollout in Pakistan remains marred by uncertainty as conflicting reports about the timeline for its rollout emerge. While the government hints…

When Will Pakistan Get Faster Internet? IT Secretary Responds

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Secretary for Information Technology addressed the issue of sluggish internet speeds in Pakistan, providing clarification during a session in the National Assembly.…

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5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan Faces Delays as NERA Submits Initial Report to PTA

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

ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA), a U.S.-based international consultancy firm hired by the government for the 5G spectrum auction, has submitted its…

PTA Finalizes Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations, Awaiting ECC and Cabinet Approval

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

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has completed the draft of the Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations, which have undergone review by the Law and Justice…

PTCL Group Achieves 17% Revenue Growth in 2024

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

ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group has announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024. According to a statement released after the Board of Directors…

PTA to Enhance Biometric Verification with Facial Recognition and IRIS Technology

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

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced plans to enhance biometric verification by incorporating facial recognition and iris scanning technology, moving beyond traditional fingerprint-based…

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Telenor Pakistan Posts 12% Revenue Growth Amid Transition to PTCL Ownership

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

Telenor Pakistan closed 2024 with 43.2 million subscriptions and recorded service revenues of NOK 3.81 billion, reflecting an 8.8% growth compared to the previous year.…

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e& Group Chief Meets Pakistani Delegation to Explore Telecom Sector Opportunities

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

DUBAI: The chief executive of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based e& group, formerly known as Etisalat, held a meeting with the Pakistani delegation on the sidelines…

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PTA, FIA Crack Down on Illegal Foreign SIM Card Sellers

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

ISLAMABAD: In a coordinated operation, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing conducted nationwide raids against sellers of…

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