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PTA Spells Out Assignment Stage Rules, Pricing and Bidder Obligations in Spectrum Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has offered comprehensive clarifications regarding the assignment phase, pricing structure, bidder responsibilities, and information transparency in response to new inquiries…
PTA Clarifies Spectrum Cap Enforcement in 5G Auction Rules
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has categorically clarified that spectrum caps will be strictly enforced at the point of bid submission in the upcoming spectrum…
PTA Fixes Bid Price Bands, Blocks Non-Rounded Offers in Spectrum Auction
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has further tightened the bidding framework for the upcoming spectrum auction, clarifying that telecom operators will only be allowed to submit…
PTA Tightens Rules Ahead of 5G Spectrum auction, Blocks Tactical “Zero Bids” by Incumbents
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has barred incumbent telecom operators from submitting zero or partial bids in the first round of the upcoming spectrum auction, warning that…
Telenor Books NOK 3.0 Billion Loss on Pakistan Exit as Divestment Closes on Dec 31
Telenor Group has completed the divestment of Telenor Pakistan on December 31, 2025, booking a net loss of 3.044 billion NOK (Norwegian Krone) which is…
Mobile Internet Remains Suspended for the sixth Day in Balochistan
Mobile and internet services in parts of Balochistan remained suspended for a sixth consecutive day, disrupting daily life, businesses, education, and communication. However, officials say…
Operators Warn Rigid Rules Could Delay Pakistan’s 5G Rollout
Cellular operators have cautioned the government that rigid 5G rollout obligations could slow investment. They warn that tough quality benchmarks might delay the launch of…
Pakistan to Auction Over 200% Additional Spectrum to Improve Internet
Pakistan is preparing to expand its mobile internet capacity as the federal government plans to auction over 200 percent more telecom spectrum. The move aims…
PTA Warns Against Unregistered SIMs as Fraud and Security Risks Rise
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a fresh warning to citizens against the use of unregistered and foreign SIM cards, highlighting growing risks of…
Government Looks to Semiconductor Sector, Eyes $1 Trillion Economy by 2035
The National Semiconductor Round Table Conference, hosted by the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), brought together key stakeholders to explore how Pakistan can develop skills,…
PTA Announces New Date for 5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan
Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction has been officially pushed to March 10, 2026, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The move delays the nation’s…
NADRA to Replace Fingerprint Verification with Facial Recognition System
The government has decided to overhaul Pakistan’s national identity verification system by gradually replacing fingerprint-based verification with a modern facial recognition system, aiming to strengthen…
