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PTCL Group, Etisalat Leadership, and IT Minister Discuss Telenor Merger, 5G Auction, and Fiberization in Pakistan
A key meeting was held today between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and telecom leaders Mr. Khalifa Alshamsi, CEO of…
SCO Announces 5G for AJK: Here’s Why Locals Called It a “Joke”
The Special Communications Organization (SCO) has just made a massive promise. According to their latest announcement, the organisation is bringing Pakistan’s first 5G deployment to…
Rs 30,000 5G Smartphones Set to Reach Market Ahead of Pakistan’s 5G Launch
With 5G services on the horizon, Pakistanis expects to see locally assembled 5G smartphones hitting the market soon, starting at an affordable Rs 30,000. Local…
Government Launches SkillBridge Batch 2 for Fresh IT Graduates With Monthly Stipend
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has opened applications for the second batch of the SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program, offering paid industry exposure to recent IT…
Satellite Internet Coming Soon: PTA Unveils Strict Security Measures
Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services. However, the state is prioritising national security and strict regulatory control before giving the green light.…
PTCL Submits Telenor & Ufone Merger Plan to PTA for Approval
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially taken the next step in consolidating the telecom sector. The company formally submitted an application to the Pakistan…
Majority of Smartphones in Pakistan Now 5G-Ready as Spectrum Auction Nears
Pakistan is moving closer to its first 5G spectrum auction, with sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) claiming that nearly 80% of mobile phones…
Pakistan & Etisalat Agree to Settle Long-Standing PTCL Dispute
In a significant development for Pakistan’s telecom sector, Pakistan and Etisalat have agreed to finally settle their long-running dispute regarding the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited…
Ishaq Dar Lands in Dubai to Resolve $799M PTCL Dispute with Etisalat
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dubai on Friday for a crucial official visit. He travelled directly from Davos, Switzerland, to…
Pakistan Mobile Services Get Connectivity Boost with VoLTE, Fiber, and Roaming Initiatives
Pakistan’s mobile networks are adopting new technologies to improve connectivity and user experience. Initiatives include the introduction of VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and VoWiFi to…
USF & IT Ministry Clash Over Figures: Rs. 19B Discrepancy Hits Telecom Sector
Serious transparency concerns have hit Pakistan’s telecom sector today. A massive financial discrepancy of nearly Rs. 19 billion has surfaced between the Universal Service Fund…
PTA Warns Telcos Over Poor Internet, Pins Hopes on 5G for Future Boost
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued warnings to telecom operators- telcos over slow internet and mobile network performance in certain areas, citing persistent service…
