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Pakistan to Auction Over 200% Additional Spectrum to Improve Internet
Pakistan is preparing to expand its mobile internet capacity as the federal government plans to auction over 200 percent more telecom spectrum. The move aims to meet rising demand for high-speed mobile data and improve broadband quality nationwide. Federal Minister…
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT) presented a comprehensive progress update to the National Assembly Standing Committee on…
