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PTA Sets Consumer Protection Rules Ahead of Pakistan’s 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued strict service and consumer protection rules for telecom operators ahead of Pakistan’s first-ever 5G spectrum auction, expected in late February or early March 2026. The requirements are detailed in PTA’s Information Memorandum, which…
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PTCL Receives Conditions from CCP for Telenor Acquisition
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group allegedly approached the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to express their dissatisfaction with the excessive delay in…
Starlink Set to Launch Services in Bangladesh Following Veon Partnership
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Starlink is set to launch its satellite internet services in Bangladesh, with the official rollout expected soon. The service will be available following the finalization…
Starlink Plans to Establish Ground Stations in Pakistan
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Starlink, the satellite internet service provider owned by Elon Musk, has officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the name…
Pakistan Delays Starlink’s Entry Amid Regulatory and Security Concerns
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service cannot commence operations in Pakistan until it secures approval from the…
Elon Musk’s Apology Opens the Door for Starlink in Pakistan
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Telenor and Orion Towers Await CCP’s Decision on PTCL’s Acquisition
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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited is poised to acquire Telenor Pakistan Pvt Ltd and Orion Towers Pvt Ltd. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is currently…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Faces Setback as No Investment Occurs in Three Years, IT Minister Admits
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Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, acknowledged in the National Assembly on Friday that Pakistan had not made any investment…
MOITT Unveils Roadmap for Pakistan’s 5G Technology Rollout Starting June 2025
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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has unveiled a strategic plan for the introduction of 5G technology, planned to debut in June 2025.…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Reacts to 300% Increase in Router Prices
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The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has expressed strong disapproval of a 300 percent increase in the cost of fibre broadband routers. They argue that this…
PTCL Resolves AAE-1 Cable Outage, Fully Restores Internet Services Across Pakistan
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Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunications Limited (PTCL) has announced the complete restoration of internet services following a fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) submarine cable, which caused significant…
Punjab Govt Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi to 11 New Districts as Part of Digital Revolution
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In a significant move towards enhancing digital connectivity, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) launched free internet service at 200 strategic locations across Lahore on…
Pakistan’s Internet Slowdown Persists Despite Installation of World’s Largest Submarine Cable
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Internet users across various cities in Pakistan continue to experience slow connectivity, particularly during peak hours, two weeks after a fault was detected in the…
