Telecom
PTI Urges Government to Reform Internet Policies Amid $1.62 Billion Loss from Throttling in 2024
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticized the government for allegedly imposing internet restrictions under the guise of addressing security concerns, calling it an attack…
PTA Resolves Internet Issues in Pakistan with Temporary Bandwidth Fix
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Saturday that the issue of internet service degradation across the country has been resolved by the integration of…
Here’s How Much Pakistan’s Top Telecom Companies Earned in Past 10 Years
Pakistan’s top telecom companies, namely Jazz, Zong, and Nayatel, disclosed their financial performance over the past 10 years, highlighting their substantial contributions to the national…
Internet Slowdowns Disrupt Social Media Services in Pakistan, Reports PTA
Telecom operators in Pakistan have reported disruptions in social media services and web browsing during recent internet slowdowns, as revealed in feedback provided to the…
Sharmila Farooqi Confronts IT Ministry Over Internet Outages and Financial Impact on Businesses
During a recent National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology meeting, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmaker Sharmila Farooqi criticized the government’s handling of persistent internet…
Internet Services Disrupted in Pakistan Due to AAE-1 Submarine Cable Fault: Reports
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported a fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cable near Qatar, potentially disrupting internet and broadband services…
PTA Chairman Shifts Blame for Internet Issues to Government
ISLAMABAD: Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman, the chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has attributed the country’s persistent internet issues to the government’s lack…
“If There’s No Legal Provision for Internet Shutdowns, How Is It Being Done?” – Senate IT Committee Questions PTA
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, held a high-stakes session on Monday, raising critical questions regarding the Pakistan Telecommunication…
Over 15,800 Complaints Received by PTA Against Telecom Operators in November 2024
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported receiving a total of 15,861 consumer complaints against telecom operators in November 2024, with an impressive 99% of these…
JazzCash App Faces Widespread User Complaints After Latest Update
Following a recent update and rebrand, numerous users have reported significant issues with the JazzCash mobile application. On the Google Play Store, one user noted…
November Sees Cellular Subscriptions Fall to 193.238 Million
ISLAMABAD: Data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) shows that in November 2024, there was a decrease in the number of cellular customers, 3G/4G users,…
Telecom Company Zong Ordered to Return Rs2 Billion to Pakistani Users
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed an appeal by CM Pak Limited, operating as Zong, challenging the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) directive to…

