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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 also attended the session, highlighting industry concerns. Officials confirmed that one LDI company has now…
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Pakistan’s Internet Capacity Set for Major Boost with Africa 1, SMW6 Cable Systems
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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…
Conflicting Reports Raise Uncertainty Over 5G Rollout in Pakistan
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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
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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.…
5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan Faces Delays as NERA Submits Initial Report to PTA
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Telenor Pakistan Posts 12% Revenue Growth Amid Transition to PTCL Ownership
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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.…
e& Group Chief Meets Pakistani Delegation to Explore Telecom Sector Opportunities
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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…
PTA, FIA Crack Down on Illegal Foreign SIM Card Sellers
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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…
T-Mobile’s Starlink Beta Now Open to AT&T and Verizon Customers
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T-Mobile announced today that starting in July, customers on its premium Go5G Next plan will receive satellite-to-phone connectivity via SpaceX’s Starlink at no extra cost.…
FBR Turns a Blind Eye as Wateen Telecom Ltd Issues Reduced Tax Certificates
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has uncovered a new form of suspicious activity involving Wateen Telecom Ltd, which has been issuing fewer tax deduction…
Pakistan Targets 2025 for 5G Rollout with Major Telecom Infrastructure Plans
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has designated 2025 as the year of the 5G rollout in Pakistan, outlining an ambitious plan to upgrade the country’s telecom…
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