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5G Package Prices Likely to Remain Close to 4G, Says PTA Chairman
Pakistan’s long-awaited shift toward 5G connectivity may not put extra pressure on consumers’ wallets. The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has said that future…
Ramadan 2026: How Internet Usage Patterns Change During Fasting Hours
As the holy month of Ramadan is just around the corner, daily routines shift significantly, and so does the way people use the internet. Observers…
Pakistan 5G Auction Confirmed by PTA for 10th March: 597 MHz Spectrum on Offer
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to hold the long-awaited Pakistan 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026. In a major move to…
IT Ministry Plans Major Investment to Expand Pakistan’s Digital Economy
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has proposed a budget of over Rs 1.67 billion for FY2026-27 to boost Pakistan’s digital economy. The funds…
Telenor Pakistan to Cease Operations as Separate Entity Following Merger with Ufone
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially commenced the regulatory proceedings for a major shift in the country’s telecom landscape. The authority has received an…
Rural Sindh Gets a Digital Boost with New Broadband Projects
In a significant step to expand digital access in rural Pakistan, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has signed contracts worth Rs 3.94 billion to bring…
58 Years of “911”: The Analogue Past Vs The AI Future
Today is February 16, 2026. Exactly 58 years ago today, a massive shift in public safety occurred. On this specific day in 1968, the very…
Government Plans Rs 71.8 Billion Boost for Public Sector Development Projects
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed a major Rs 71.84 billion allocation for 20 development projects under the Public Sector Development…
PTA Finalises 5G Spectrum Auction Framework as March 10 Date Confirmed
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially notified amendments to the Information Memorandum (IM) and licence template ahead of Pakistan’s highly anticipated NGMS/5G spectrum auction…
Pakistan’s SOEs Post Rs832.8 Billion Losses in FY25
Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises are once again under pressure. Fresh government data shows that SOE losses reached Rs 832.848 billion in fiscal year 2025. That pushed…
Special Communication Organization Seeks PKR 2.67 Billion in PSDP 2026-27 for Telecom Expansion Projects
The Special Communication Organization (SCO) has demanded Rs 2.670 billion for four projects under the Public Sector Development Programm (PSDP) for next fiscal year 2026-27.…
NA Standing Committee Approves Telecom Amendment Bill 2026
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication took a major step forward today. On Thursday, the committee unanimously recommended the Pakistan…
