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Operators Warn Rigid Rules Could Delay Pakistan’s 5G Rollout
Cellular operators have cautioned the government that rigid 5G rollout obligations could slow investment. They warn that tough quality benchmarks might delay the launch of next-generation services. Consequently, the industry is calling for an immediate review of the auction framework.…
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Who is Awais Vohra, the New Telenor CEO?
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Awais Naseem Vohra has been appointed as the new acting CEO following PTCL’s full acquisition of Telenor. However, he has been a key strategic and…
Awais Vohra appointed as Acting CEO of Telenor Pakistan
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The newly established Board of Directors of Telenor Pakistan appointed Awais Vohra as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the company, Telenor Pakistan, which is…
PTCL Secures Complete Control of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers After Deal Closure
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Pakistan’s long delayed 5G rollout has entered a decisive preparatory phase, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority completing the draft Information Memorandum for the upcoming 5G…
Pakistan’s Telecom Takes Major Hit Dragging Overall IT Sector Down
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The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released alarming figures today. Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) & Telecom sector has recorded a negative growth of 28.70% during…
PTA Report Reveals Uneven 4G Growth Across Telecom Operators in November
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PTA Data: Jazz, Telenor Top Complaint List in November
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Jazz received the highest number of consumer complaints in November 2025, followed by Telenor, according to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Despite…
Govt Approves 5G Spectrum Auction, Sets Base Price and Guidelines
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The federal cabinet has greenlit Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, signaling a major step toward the nationwide rollout of next-generation mobile services. Formal policy directives…
PTA Declares Using SIMs Registered to Others Illegal: Strict New Rules
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Cabinet Approves Recommendations for 5G Spectrum Auction
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved the recommendations of the 5G Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee, clearing the way for the launch of fifth-generation mobile…
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Pakistan’s long-delayed 5G rollout is set to clear a major policy hurdle today, as informed sources say the federal cabinet will approve the framework for…
