Here’s How Much Pakistan’s Top Telecom Companies Earned in Past 10 Years

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s top telecom companies, namely Jazz, Zong, and Nayatel, disclosed their financial performance over the past 10 years, highlighting their substantial contributions to the national…

Internet Slowdowns Disrupt Social Media Services in Pakistan, Reports PTA

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Telecom operators in Pakistan have reported disruptions in social media services and web browsing during recent internet slowdowns, as revealed in feedback provided to the…

Sharmila Farooqi Confronts IT Ministry Over Internet Outages and Financial Impact on Businesses

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

During a recent National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology meeting, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmaker Sharmila Farooqi criticized the government’s handling of persistent internet…

Internet Services Disrupted in Pakistan Due to AAE-1 Submarine Cable Fault: Reports

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported a fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cable near Qatar, potentially disrupting internet and broadband services…

PTA Chairman Shifts Blame for Internet Issues to Government

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman, the chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has attributed the country’s persistent internet issues to the government’s lack…

“If There’s No Legal Provision for Internet Shutdowns, How Is It Being Done?” – Senate IT Committee Questions PTA

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, held a high-stakes session on Monday, raising critical questions regarding the Pakistan Telecommunication…

Over 15,800 Complaints Received by PTA Against Telecom Operators in November 2024

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported receiving a total of 15,861 consumer complaints against telecom operators in November 2024, with an impressive 99% of these…

JazzCash App Faces Widespread User Complaints After Latest Update

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Following a recent update and rebrand, numerous users have reported significant issues with the JazzCash mobile application. On the Google Play Store, one user noted…

November Sees Cellular Subscriptions Fall to 193.238 Million

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) shows that in November 2024, there was a decrease in the number of cellular customers, 3G/4G users,…

Telecom Company Zong Ordered to Return Rs2 Billion to Pakistani Users

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed an appeal by CM Pak Limited, operating as Zong, challenging the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) directive to…

KK Networks Faces Service Suspension from PTCL Over Rs 1.5 Billion Default

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has suspended internet services to KK Networks, a private internet service provider, citing an outstanding debt of Rs 1.5 billion…

What is Hindering Pakistan’s 5G?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has identified several obstacles hindering the country’s transition to 5G technology. Despite increasing broadband penetration, Pakistan’s shift to 5G faces…

No Conflict with Telecom Operators Over Rs 78.6 Billion Dues Says Minister

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Minister In-charge of the Cabinet Division has denied any ongoing dispute between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Long Distance & International (LDI) operators…

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