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Telenor–PTCL Merger Awaits Regulatory Green Light as Q2 Earnings Climb
ISLAMABAD: Telenor Group has acknowledged delays in obtaining regulatory clearance for the sale of its Pakistan operations, stating that the process is taking longer than initially expected. However, the company remains optimistic about securing the necessary approvals within the coming…
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Supernet Expands Cybersecurity Reach with New Telecom Contracts
KARACHI: Supernet Limited, a prominent technology enterprise in Pakistan, has announced that its subsidiary, Supernet Secure Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (“Super Secure”), has secured multi-million dollar…
PTA Slaps Zong With Enforcement for $11.77 Million Dues
Islamabad — The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched enforcement proceedings against China Mobile Pakistan Limited (CMPak), the operator of Zong, for failing to pay…
SCOM Helpline Failure Leaves Users Cut Off from PTA Support
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has flagged a critical SCOM helpline issue that prevented all of its subscribers from reaching the regulator’s main complaint number,…
Zong Records Highest Billings Complaints, PTA Survey Reveals
Zong has recorded the highest billing complaint rate in Q1 2025, according to the PTA’s Customer Service Performance Survey. Despite efficient resolution times, the volume…
Ufone Faces PTA Scrutiny Over Customer Service Shortcomings
Ufone is under regulatory scrutiny following the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Q1 2025 Customer Service Performance Survey. The report highlights significant deficiencies in Ufone’s call…
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…