Telecom
Pakistan’s IT Exports Fall 11.8% in May but Remain on Track for $4.5bn Target
Pakistan Ranks First Globally for Online Indecent Searches
Pakistan continues to top global search charts for indecent content, even though actual viewership has declined, said Dr. Muqarram Ali, Director General of the Pakistan…
Zong CEO Joins Universal Services Fund Board After Cabinet Committee Approval
The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises has approved the nomination of Zong’s Chief Executive Officer to the Board of the Universal Services Fund Company, marking…
Supernet Signs UAE Deal to Expand Maritime Connectivity
Supernet Limited has announced a strategic partnership through its UAE based subsidiary to enter global maritime connectivity and digital infrastructure markets, according to a disclosure…
PTA Unveils Sweeping 5G Security Guidelines to Shield Pakistan’s Digital Future
In a decisive move to secure Pakistan’s next-generation digital infrastructure, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released comprehensive 5G Security Guidelines, setting strict technical, physical,…
Pakistan Pushes Forward with 5G Auction Despite Court Challenges
The government has decided to move ahead with the auction of 5G spectrum, even though the “clean spectrum” condition is not fully met. Out of…
PTA, NCCIA Seal Zong Franchise Over Illegal Sim Issuance, Zong Employee, Franchise Owner Arrested
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in close coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore, conducted a successful raid at…
FBR Updates Senate Panel: 95% of Mobile Phones Assembled Locally, Not Taxed
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) told the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that only 5% of Android phones are imported, with 95% now assembled…
PTA Unable to Recover Rs 55 Billion From Operators Due to Legal Delays
Pakistan’s telecom regulator is stuck in one of its biggest financial gridlocks yet, with more than Rs 55.57 billion in unpaid dues tied up in…
PTA Unveils 15-Year VPN License Framework & USF Targets Highway Internet Black Spots
In a crucial briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom today, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officially laid out the modus operandi…
Two-Month Countdown to 5G Begins: IT Minister Defends Rising Mobile Package Rates
A crucial meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom took place today. Senator Palwasha Khan chaired the session. The committee focused on…
MoITT Admit Helplessness Over Internet Blackouts: Hands Are Tied
A fierce debate erupted today in the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom. The clash highlighted a growing power struggle between digital connectivity goals…
Received a Late Tax Filing SMS? FBR Says Telco Glitch Caused It
Did your phone buzz yesterday with a stressful notification from the FBR? You weren’t the only one. A wave of panic hit taxpayers yesterday afternoon…
