5G
Pakistan’s IT Ministry Under Fire for Failing to Deliver on 5G, PayPal, Startup Fund and Digital Reforms
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has emerged as one of the present government’s most underperforming ministries, failing to deliver a single major milestone…
Huawei, Pakistan Signs Key IT MoUs at Pakistan-China B2B Conference
Huawei, Pakistan signed three major agreements at the second Pakistan-China B2B Conference in China, as part of nine MoUs aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in…
Pakistan Set to Launch 5G Spectrum Auction by December 2025
In an exclusive in-camera briefing, the Minister of Information Technology outlined key developments related to the 5G spectrum in Pakistan, revealing progress across several crucial…
PTA Mobile Sites Growth Reaches 57,800 New Sites Aid 5G Push
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported that 17,800 new mobile sites have been installed over the past 10 years. There are 57,800 mobile sites in…
Govt Slashes 5G License Revenue Target in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The government has budgeted Rs 22.612 billion from 4G/5G licenses under the head of non-tax revenue for the next fiscal year of 2025-26 against…
Telecom Operators Warn High Duties Could Delay 5G Rollout in Pakistan
Telecom operators in Pakistan have warned that high import duties and regulatory taxes are threatening the rollout of 5G and expansion of broadband services, urging…
Pakistan’s 5G auction delayed again, PTA Confirms-Here’s Why
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially confirmed a delay in the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction, citing unresolved challenges that are likely to impact…
Pakistan’s 5G Auction Delayed Due to Ongoing Court Disputes
ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan continues to face significant delays due to unresolved court cases involving key telecom operators, as revealed during…
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…
Pakistan Targets 2025 for 5G Rollout with Major Telecom Infrastructure Plans
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has designated 2025 as the year of the 5G rollout in Pakistan, outlining an ambitious plan to upgrade the country’s telecom…
PTA and Huawei Pakistan Sign MoU to strengthen collaboration in IT and Telecom sector
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the IT and Telecom sectors.…
PTA Report: Telecom Investments and FDI Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: During fiscal year 2023-24, Pakistan’s telecom industry suffered heavy losses in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), contributions to the national exchequer, and overall investments. This…
Consultant Flags Key Band Shortage as a Major 5G Hurdle
National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA), an international consultancy firm based in the United States that the government hired for the spectrum auction, reportedly expressed…

























