Pakistan’s IT Ministry Under Fire for Failing to Deliver on 5G, PayPal, Startup Fund and Digital Reforms

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

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…

PTA Advances Data Localization: Unveils New Strict Cybersecurity Regulations For Telcos

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has taken a major step toward data localization by finalizing the Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations (CTDISR) 2025 and…

Punjab Makes Safe App Free Amid Flood Emergency

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has announced that the Punjab Safe App will now be free to use on all mobile networks. This step would ensure uninterrupted…

PTA and Telcos Reconnect KP Flood Hit Communities in Hours

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Torrential rains and flash floods damaged more than two hundred telecom sites in Swat, Buner, and Shangla. Quick action by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and…

PTA QoS Survey Flags Major Issues with Fixed-Line Broadband Services

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Most fixed-line broadband services in Pakistan are underperforming, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) latest Quality of Service (QoS) survey for Q2 2025. The…

USF Pakistan Faces Cash-Flow Hurdles Despite Funds

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Universal Service Fund (USF Pakistan), despite holding substantial funds on its books, is grappling with cash-flow challenges that hamper its operations, the Asian Development…

PTA Confirms massive Fibre installation project for faster 4G

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) briefed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology regarding the country’s expanding digital infrastructure. He revealed…

Pakistan’s 5G Rollout Stalls Amid High Taxes, Low ARPU, and Power Outages

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan’s journey toward 5G faces serious roadblocks, as highlighted in a recent Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. Despite global momentum toward 5G, Pakistan’s telecom sector…

Govt Urged to Utilize Telecom Funds for Rural Fiber Expansion

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called on the Pakistani government to make better use of telecom sector funds by prioritizing fiber optic expansion into…

PTCL Faces Rs. 7.2B Loss Despite Revenue Growth

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In this exclusive TechJuice report, it is revealed that PTCL Group’s financial trajectory during the first half of FY2025 reflects a growing imbalance between revenue…

PTCL Group Wins Six Categories at Pakistan Digital Awards 2025

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

PTCL Group won six awards at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2025, marking a notable achievement across marketing, digital services, and customer engagement categories. The recognition…

Telecom Operators Warn High Duties Could Delay 5G Rollout in Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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 Women Lead Mobile Boom with 8 Million New Users in 2024

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has revealed significant progress in gender mobile usage in Pakistan, highlighting both advancements and lingering barriers…

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