Telecom
Audit Reveals 2,000 Illegal SIMs Registered Under Punjab Citizens Names
PTA Cracks Down on Illegal Internet Activities in Gilgit
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), has taken decisive action against illegal internet sales and unauthorized telecommunications…
Govt Pushes for Resolution of Pending IT & Telecom Cases
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has requested comprehensive details of long-standing court cases linked to the Ministry of IT and Telecom, particularly those with major financial…
After Airtel, Musk’s Starlink and Ambani’s Jio Strike a Game-Changing Internet Deal for India
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce Starlink satellite internet services in India. This unexpected collaboration comes after…
Seven Major Telecom Companies Accused of Rs 58.9 Billion Fraud and Regulatory Violations
Islamabad: Seven major Long-Distance and International (LDI) companies, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Information Technology (MoITT) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA),…
PTA Officers’ Salaries and Allowances See Major Increase Over Three Years
ISLAMABAD: The salaries and allowances of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officers have risen steadily over the past three years, according to official records seen by…
Zarrar Hasham Khan Takes Over as PTCL Chairman
ISLAMABAD: Zarrar Hasham Khan has taken over as the new PTCL Chairman, replacing Azfar Manzoor, as per an official announcement to the Pakistan Stock Exchange…
Supernet Secures Rs800 Million Deal to Enhance Banking Connectivity
Supernet Limited (PSX: GEMSPNL) has signed a significant contract worth over Rs800 million with a leading bank to modernize its network infrastructure and enhance branch…
Telecom Equipment Standards Await Cabinet Approval
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has forwarded the proposed Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations to the Cabinet Committee for Legislative Cases (CCLC)…
Starlink Internet Set for Launch as Indian Govt Introduces New Satellite Equipment Regulations
India is edging closer to the launch of satellite internet services, with eager users awaiting final government approvals. Companies such as Starlink and OneWeb have…
GDIP, USF, and PTA Join Forces to Bridge Pakistan’s Digital Divide
At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP) announced a series of new commitments in partnership with Pakistan’s Universal Service…
Shaza Fatima Khawaja Appointed IT Minister, Khalid Hussain Magsi Leads Science & Technology
ISLAMABAD: In a recent cabinet reshuffle, Shaza Fatima Khawaja has been appointed as the Minister for IT & Telecommunications, while Khalid Hussain Magsi has taken…
Zong 4G Integrates DeepSeek AI to Enhance Operational Efficiency
ISLAMABAD: Zong 4G has integrated DeepSeek AI’s open-source models into its operations to improve efficiency and streamline processes. According to the company, this move is…