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Govt Dismisses Allegations of Poor Internet Connectivity in Balochistan
The government has rejected suggestions that Balochistan’s mobile and internet coverage has remained poor in recent years. Officials argue that regular surveys, strict monitoring, and…
Islamabad to Get Free WiFi at 30 Locations by December 2025
The National Assembly was told on Tuesday that Islamabad will soon get free WiFi at 30 key locations. The service is expected to launch by…
Telenor Asia Welcomes CCP Approval of PTCL-Telenor Merger, Awaits PTA Nod
In a fresh development for Pakistan’s telecom industry, Telenor Asia has officially responded to the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) conditional approval of PTCL’s acquisition…
CCP Approves PTCL–Telenor Merger with Strict Conditions
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has conditionally approved Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers, setting the stage for…
PTCL Issues Statement Over CCP Approval of Telenor Merger
PTCL today released an official statement expressing gratitude to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for successfully concluding Phase II of the review process for…
CCP Grants Conditional Approval for $400M PTCL–Telenor Pakistan Merger
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has reportedly given its conditional approval for the merger between Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Telenor Pakistan, bringing…
Widespread Internet Disruption Reported in Pakistan, PTCL and Others Among Severely Affected
Internet users across Pakistan faced major disruption today, with connectivity in major cities including Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore slowing down or completely cut off. Social…
MoITT to Restructure National Telecommunication, PSEB, and Ignite Under Downsizing Drive
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is preparing for one of its biggest restructuring drives in recent years. The government has launched a…
Pakistan’s Internet Slowdown Explained
Pakistan is facing a major internet crisis, with many users experiencing slow speeds and service disruptions. This problem is not due to a local issue…
Internet & Telecom Blackout Strangles Azad Kashmir as Protest Strike Looms
Authorities have suspended mobile, internet, and telephone services across Azad Kashmir as the region braces for September 29 strike. The blackout has left residents isolated,…
Telecom Sector Gets First-Ever Green Sukuk in Pakistan
Pakistan’s telecom sector gets its first-ever Green Sukuk, a landmark Rs3 billion project launched by Infralectric, a Brillanz Group company. The initiative marks a major…
PTA Set to Launch New Internet Service Provider Licenses with Strict Rules
In a major regulatory move, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rolled out a new ten-year Class License for Internet Services, tightening compliance rules, mandating…
