PTA Pushes for Rs. 1,000 e-SIMs & Starlink Satellite Internet in Pakistan
The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired by Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan, discussed critical consumer technology policies today. The agenda heavily focused on e-SIM pricing, mobile…
PTA Chairman Admits Discovering Telecom Act Amendments Via Social Media
The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat just met under the chairmanship of Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan. The session exposed severe regulatory disconnects and escalating tensions over…
NCCIA Busts Illegal Network Selling Confidential Mobile User Data in Lahore
Three suspects have been arrested in Lahore after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) dismantled an illegal network selling confidential mobile user data, acting…
PTA Fines Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor Rs740 Million Over Illegal SIM Activations
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed cumulative penalties of nearly Rs740 million on the country’s four mobile operators after investigations uncovered repeated violations of…
The Reality of Pakistan’s 5G Rollout: 449 Towers Activated Only
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom met on July 14, 2026, to address widespread network degradation. During the session, the Ministry of…
Does Each Pakistani Actually Spends Rs. 285 on Internet per Month?
During the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom session on July 14, 2026, the discussion shifted toward the severe deterioration of mobile services.…
IT Minister Claims 97% Pakistanis Use Broadband Internet Contradicting PTA Data
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom met on July 14, 2026. During this session, Federal Minister Shaza Fatima briefed the committee with…
NA Standing Committee Slams Telecom Operators Over Deteriorating Services
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication met today on July 14, 2026. Syed Amin-ul-Haque chaired the session. During the meeting,…
Poor Mobile Signals Turns Murree Trip Into Nightmare for Tourists
Mobile network performance across Malika-e-Kohsar, Murree has deteriorated sharply, leaving tourists and residents struggling to make calls, access the internet, and use essential online services…
Govt Begins Major Overhaul of Pakistan Digital Governance Framework
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has begun hiring a consulting firm to review the mandates, functions, and coordination mechanisms of the country’s…
PTA QoS Survey Q1 2026: Jazz & Zong Lead the Race While Ufone & Telenor Lag Behind
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its independent Quality of Service (QoS) survey for the first quarter of 2026. The regulator evaluated the performance…
PTA Q4 2025 Survey: Jazz Leads as Zong, Ufone, Telenor Miss Service Benchmarks
Pakistan’s telecom operators have stumbled on customer service, and a fresh regulator report lays the failures bare. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s Customer Service Performance Survey…
