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Slow Internet Speeds Expected Due to Submarine Cable Maintenance on Jan 15
Internet users across Pakistan should prepare for potential connectivity disruptions this coming Thursday, January 15, 2026. According to a nationwide alert issued by major internet service providers (ISPs), including Nayatel, subscribers may experience slow internet speeds due to critical infrastructure…
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Mobile Operators Fail QoS Tests Amid Poor Telecom Services in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Amid poor telecom services in Pakistan, cellular mobile operators (CMOs) failed to meet most of the key performance indicators (KPIs) set in their licenses…
PTA Introduces MVNO Licensing to Revolutionize Pakistan’s Telecom Industry
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As Pakistan moves closer to nationwide digitalization, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) licensing framework to transform the telecom industry. This groundbreaking…
Pakistan’s IT and E-Commerce Sectors Add 652 Companies, Powering SECP’s Record 3,442 Registrations in January 2025
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Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has attained a significant milestone by registering an unprecedented number of companies, totaling 3,442, within a single…
SECP Denies Allegations of Delaying Ufone-Telenor Merger, Clarifies Regulatory Role
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Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially denied reports suggesting that it is responsible for delaying the Ufone-Telenor Pakistan merger. In…
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Imports Drop 7.46% in H1 FY2024-25
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan mobile phone imports totaled $733.425 million in the first half (July-December) of fiscal year 2024-25, showing a 7.46% decline compared to $792.581 million…
KP writes to PTA over mobile network and internet disruptions
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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has raised concerns over mobile network and internet disruptions in government offices across the province. Dr. Shafqat Ijaz, the…
PTCL-Ufone and Telenor Pakistan Merger Delayed by CCP Review
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Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd’s Ufone acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, announced nearly a year ago, is facing a regulatory setback, causing a delay in…
PTA to Begin Issuing Fixed Satellite Service Licences in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is preparing to issue licences for Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in Pakistan, aiming to enhance satellite-based communication services within…
Supernet Limited Board Approves Merger Exploration with Supernet Technologies Limited
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Karachi: The Board of Directors of Supernet Limited (PSX: GEMSPNL) has authorized the company to explore a potential merger with Supernet Technologies Limited (STL), formerly…
IT Ministry Working on Automated System for Streamlining Right of Way Approvals
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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) is developing a new online automated system to simplify the process for telecom operators in obtaining Right…
PTCL Introduces Industry-First WhatsApp-Based Bill Payment Solution in Pakistan
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Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), a leading ICT services provider, has collaborated with PayFast, a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licensed by the State Bank…
Telcos Underperform in Key Service Quality Metrics for Q4 2024
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By conducting an Independent Quality of Service (QoS) Survey in seventeen (17) cities across the country during Q4 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) aimed…
