5G spectrum auction
CCP Confirms Two-Week Timeline for PTCL-Telenor Merger Decision
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) says it will decide on the PTCL-Telenor merger within two weeks. The regulator is in Phase II of its…
Pakistan Senate to Examine Ufone–Telenor Merger, Spectrum Auction, and Jazz Rs6.58bn Case
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication is preparing for a crucial session on September 19, 2025. The agenda includes the Ufone–Telenor merger,…
IT Minister Pushes for 5G Spectrum Auction as Advisory Committee Meeting Sought
Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima has called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to urgently convene the Auction Advisory Committee, paving the way…
No Starlink Launch Delay in Pakistan, Says IT Minister
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja clarified that there is no Starlink launch delay in Pakistan, dismissing ongoing speculation during a…
Pakistan Reconsiders 5G Spectrum Auction Policy to Prioritize Faster Rollout and Infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reviewing its 5G spectrum auction policy, shifting away from prioritizing high upfront fees toward accelerating service deployment and infrastructure development…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Faces Delays in 5G Auction Due to Spectrum Litigation and Merger Issues
Islamabad: Spectrum litigation cases and delayed PTCL(Ufone)/Telenor merger are currently big challenges for upcoming 5G spectrum auction. This was confirmed by Minister for Information Technology…
Ufone-Telenor Merger Unresolved, PTA Chairman Updates NA Committee
ISLAMABAD: PTA Chairman Major General (Retd) Hafeez ur Rehman informed the committee that Ufone and Telenor have not yet merged. He further clarified that the…
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…