Pakistan to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction Before June, Confirms PTA Chief

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will take place before June 2025, with a commercial rollout expected by late 2025 or early 2026, according to…

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Conflicting Reports Raise Uncertainty Over 5G Rollout in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The highly-anticipated 5G rollout in Pakistan remains marred by uncertainty as conflicting reports about the timeline for its rollout emerge. While the government hints…

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5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan Faces Delays as NERA Submits Initial Report to PTA

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA), a U.S.-based international consultancy firm hired by the government for the 5G spectrum auction, has submitted its…

MOITT Unveils Roadmap for Pakistan’s 5G Technology Rollout Starting June 2025

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has unveiled a strategic plan for the introduction of 5G technology, planned to debut in June 2025.…

What is Hindering Pakistan’s 5G?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has identified several obstacles hindering the country’s transition to 5G technology. Despite increasing broadband penetration, Pakistan’s shift to 5G faces…

NERA Backs Telecom Operators’ Demands for Flexible Terms in Pakistan’s 5G Auction

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 4 min read

A US-based consultancy, National Economic Research Associates (NERA), which has been enlisted to assist in Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction, has expressed strong support for the…

IT Minister Responds to Social Media Shutdown Concerns, Emphasizes Privacy and Security

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: During a National Assembly session on Wednesday, Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja addressed concerns raised by lawmakers about the ongoing internet disruptions and…

Government Targets 50/100 Mbps Broadband Speed, 60% FTTS Coverage by 2025

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: The government has set ambitious targets for the year 2025, aiming to achieve an average broadband speed of 50/100 Mbps and expand Fiber-To-The-Site (FTTS)…

Pakistan Announces 5G Spectrum Auction for April 2025, Paving the Way for Digital Growth

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is gearing up to accelerate its digital transformation with a 5G spectrum auction reportedly set for April 2025. Addressing a press conference, Shaza Fatima…

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