Telecom
PTA Slaps PKR 116.7 Million Fine on Telenor Pakistan for Illegal SIM Sales
PTA’s 2025 Nationwide Crackdown Blocks 3.2 Million Illegal SIMs
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 3.2 million SIM cards registered against deceased individuals, intensifying its nationwide campaign to secure the telecom sector…
Pakistan Considers 5% Levy on Imported Mobile Phones to Boost Local Manufacturing
Pakistan is moving toward a major shift in its electronics industry, proposing a levy of up to 5% on imported mobile phones and electronic devices.…
Telenor Pakistan Sends NOK 0.9 Billion to Telenor Group Following PTCL Sale
Telenor has received NOK 0.9 billion (Rs 25.012 billion) in cash flow from Telenor Pakistan since the announcement of the transaction with Pakistan Telecommunication Company…
PTCL Group Invests Rs15 Billion in U Microfinance Bank for Digital Expansion
PTCL Group is doubling down on digital finance as it pours fresh capital into its microfinance arm. The company has approved a Rs15 billion ($53…
VEON Group Announces Investment of USD 20 million in Mobilink Bank
Global digital operator VEON Group has announced an investment of USD 20 million in Mobilink Bank to support its growth and digital Islamic banking expansion…
Pakistan Approves MVNO Framework, Paving Way for Fiercer 5G Competition
The federal cabinet has approved Pakistan’s long-awaited Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) framework, a policy move officials say will help the government conduct a more…
Mudasser Shafiq Appointed as Acting Chief Financial Officer at Telenor Pakistan
Telenor Pakistan has announced the appointment of Mudasser Shafiq as its Chief Financial Officer, marking a key leadership transition at a time of structural change…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: PM Forms High-Level Committee to Finalise Prices
The Prime Minister has officially constituted a high-level committee to determine the pricing framework for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction. This move aims to resolve…
PTCL Group Eyes 5G Spectrum, Fierce Telecom Competition Post-Telenor Deal
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the issued share capital of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers, marking one of…
Who is Awais Vohra, the New Telenor CEO?
Awais Naseem Vohra has been appointed as the new acting CEO following PTCL’s full acquisition of Telenor. However, he has been a key strategic and…
Awais Vohra appointed as Acting CEO of Telenor Pakistan
The newly established Board of Directors of Telenor Pakistan appointed Awais Vohra as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the company, Telenor Pakistan, which is…
PTCL Secures Complete Control of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers After Deal Closure
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially completed the acquisition of 100% shareholding of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited and Orion Towers (Private) Limited, marking a…
