Telecom
Pakistan’s Mobile Subscriber Base Crosses 200 Million, 4G Users Surge
Pakistan’s mobile market continued its steady growth in December 2025, with the total cellular subscriber base surpassing 200 million, according to official data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). By the end of December, the total number of mobile…
Report Sheds Light on LDI License Renewal Challenges
The issue of LDI (Long Distance International) License Renewal in Pakistan is at the forefront of discussions within the telecommunications sector. Recent briefings from the…
Decision on LDI License Renewal Likely After Eid
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom was held under the chairmanship of Senator Palwasha Khan to review the ongoing…
PTA Is Reviewing Its Regulatory Framework For SRD And IoT
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is actively reviewing and planning modifications to its “Regulatory Framework for Short Range Devices (SRD) & Terrestrial Internet of Things…
Government Orders Immediate Blocking of SIMs Linked to Expired CNICs
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has ordered the immediate deactivation of all SIM cards linked to expired or invalid CNICs, starting with those issued in 2017…
LDI Operators Turn to National Assembly Amid Rs78 Billion Dispute with PTA
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing dispute between Long Distance and International (LDI) operators and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has intensified, as nine companies have formally sought…
PTCL CEO Faces Criticism for Skipping Key Meeting on Billion-Rupee Property Sales
Tensions flared during a recent session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology as lawmakers voiced strong disapproval over the continued absence of…
Onic Now Offering Free GPT 4o Premium in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Onic has introduced a new feature for its users by integrating GPT 4o Premium in Pakistan into its mobile app, becoming the country’s first…
Jazz-Engro Infrastructure Partnership Gets Final Regulatory Approvals
Jazz Pakistan has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its strategic Jazz-Engro infrastructure partnership, solidifying a transformative move aimed at improving telecom infrastructure and boosting…
Senate Committee Demands Better Internet & 911 Helpline for Underserved Areas
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas has called for urgent measures to address poor internet coverage and to operationalize an offline…
Pak Ambassador Discusses Starlink Partnership at SpaceX
During a visit to SpaceX headquarters in Los Angeles, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, discussed the potential role of Starlink’s low…
Mobilink Bank Recognized as Top Employer in Pakistan for 2025
ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has been certified as a Top Employer in Pakistan for 2025 by the renowned Top Employers Institute. This global recognition places Mobilink…
IT & Telecom Budget Allocation in Pakistan Soars to Rs28.9 Billion
ISLAMABAD: Budget allocations for Pakistan’s Information Technology and Telecommunication sector have surged from Rs1.1 billion to Rs28.9 billion, according to a new report by the…