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FIA Busts Copyright Ring, Arrests Man Over Illegal Internet Service
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore Zone has arrested three suspects in two separate crackdowns on copyright violations and illegal internet operations. According to the…
Telecom Operators Invest $178.6 Million for Pakistan’s 5G Rollout
Earlier this year, the government paved the way for the commercial launch of next-generation mobile services in Pakistan. Following the 5G spectrum auction in March…
Telecom Levies Bring Rs18.28 Billion Into Pakistan’s USF and R&D Funds
Telecom companies contributed Rs18.28 billion to Pakistan’s Universal Service Fund (USF) and Research & Development (R&D) Fund during FY2025-26. The figures were shared by Minister…
Pakistan Nears Regulatory Breakthrough to Allow Starlink Satellite Internet Launch
Pakistan is on the verge of opening its lucrative digital market to global satellite internet providers. The government is actively finalizing rules for satellite broadband.…
Telecom Equipment Imports Jump 19.75% as Mobile Phone Demand Slides in Pakistan
Pakistan’s appetite for telecom infrastructure remains incredibly strong. In July 2026, telecom equipment imports surged by 19.75% year-on-year. Conversely, mobile phone imports experienced a noticeable…
Google Introduces Digital Pasban to Tackle Online Risks for Children
Google is set to unveil “Digital Pasban” on Thursday, a new initiative aimed at equipping Pakistani families with tools and resources to protect children from…
Google Officially Launches Pakistan Office in Landmark Digital Expansion
Google has formally opened its local office in Pakistan, a move Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and company officials described as a major step toward deepening…
Telecom Operators Halt Expansion in Islamabad’s I-16 Over Low ROI
Low population density, limited commercial viability, and poor return on investment (RoI) severely hamper telecom expansion in Islamabad’s sectors I-14 and I-16. Consequently, no telecom…
PTA Slaps Telecom Operators with Rs. 3.41 Billion Fine for Poor Service
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has penalized telecom operators heavily. Over the past four years, the regulator imposed Rs. 3.41 billion in fines. Operators directly…
Govt Reviews Right of Way Amendments in Pakistan Telecom Bill 2026
The federal government has launched a detailed review of the Right of Way (RoW) provisions. This initiative falls strictly under the Pakistan Telecom (Re-organization) Amendment…
Zong Slips Back Into Mobile Money With Z Wallet, Three Years After Killing PayMax
Zong quietly integrated Z Wallet into the My Zong App, marking the company’s return to digital payments after shutting down PayMax in October 2023. This…
Pakistan’s Cheap Data Model Faces Pressure as Telecom Costs Rise
Pakistanis are using more mobile data than ever, but telecom operators face growing pressure to keep prices low. Rising spectrum costs, network upgrades, and 5G…
