Telecom
Jazz Sees Highest Complaints Among Telcos for December 2025
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received a total of 5,655 complaints from telecom consumers in December 2025, highlighting ongoing issues in the sector, official data revealed. Of these, 5,382 complaints were successfully resolved. The majority of complaints were filed against cellular…
Govt Slashes 5G License Revenue Target in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The government has budgeted Rs 22.612 billion from 4G/5G licenses under the head of non-tax revenue for the next fiscal year of 2025-26 against…
Pakistan Internet Boom Drives Record 28 Billion GB Data Usage
Broadband consumption in Pakistan has surged to an all-time high, with users consuming approximately 27,897 petabytes (or nearly 28 billion GB) of data through mobile…
Pakistan Ranks 6th Globally for Cheapest Mobile Data
ISLAMABAD: The cost of 1 GB of data in Pakistan is a mere US$ 0.10, making it the lowest in the region and sixth lowest…
How Did Pakistani Telcos Earn Rs 803 Billion in FY2025?
ISLAMABAD: Telecom revenues reached Rs 803 billion in fiscal year 2025 (July-March). Investments in the sector totaled US$ 621 million and contributed a substantial Rs…
Engro Connect Acquires Jazz’s Tower Portfolio in Landmark $560 Million Transaction
ISLAMABAD – Engro Connect has completed the acquisition of all 10,500 telecom towers owned and managed by Jazz in a deal valued at $560 million. Approved…
Telecom Sector Seeks Tax Relief in Budget 2025–26
ISLAMABAD: The telecom sector has submitted a set of proposals to the government ahead of the federal budget 2025–26, urging tax relief and regulatory reforms…
Telecom Operators Warn High Duties Could Delay 5G Rollout in Pakistan
Telecom operators in Pakistan have warned that high import duties and regulatory taxes are threatening the rollout of 5G and expansion of broadband services, urging…
Supernet Expands Cybersecurity Reach with New Telecom Contracts
KARACHI: Supernet Limited, a prominent technology enterprise in Pakistan, has announced that its subsidiary, Supernet Secure Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (“Super Secure”), has secured multi-million dollar…
PTA Slaps Zong With Enforcement for $11.77 Million Dues
Islamabad — The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched enforcement proceedings against China Mobile Pakistan Limited (CMPak), the operator of Zong, for failing to pay…
SCOM Helpline Failure Leaves Users Cut Off from PTA Support
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has flagged a critical SCOM helpline issue that prevented all of its subscribers from reaching the regulator’s main complaint number,…
Zong Records Highest Billings Complaints, PTA Survey Reveals
Zong has recorded the highest billing complaint rate in Q1 2025, according to the PTA’s Customer Service Performance Survey. Despite efficient resolution times, the volume…
Ufone Faces PTA Scrutiny Over Customer Service Shortcomings
Ufone is under regulatory scrutiny following the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Q1 2025 Customer Service Performance Survey. The report highlights significant deficiencies in Ufone’s call…


