PTA & MoITT Brief NA Committee on LDI Liabilities & Digital Media Regulation

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 hours ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT) presented a comprehensive progress update to the National Assembly Standing Committee on…

NA Committee Rejects PTA’s Performance Claims Citing Poor Service

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 4 hours ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A heated session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Information Technology took place today, revealing a sharp divide between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s…

NA Committee Rejects PTA’s “Ridiculous” 99% Satisfaction Report

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 6 hours ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on IT and Telecom expressed “no confidence” in the country’s internet and telecom services today. During a heated meeting…

PUBG Mobile is Slowly Dying in Pakistan: Fall of A Gaming Giant

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

PUBG Mobile is undeniably popular in Pakistan. There is no denying that it has built careers for many professional gamers and YouTubers across the country.…

PTA Unveils 15-Year VPN License Framework & USF Targets Highway Internet Black Spots

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a crucial briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom today, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officially laid out the modus operandi…

Two-Month Countdown to 5G Begins: IT Minister Defends Rising Mobile Package Rates

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A crucial meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom took place today. Senator Palwasha Khan chaired the session. The committee focused on…

MoITT Admit Helplessness Over Internet Blackouts: Hands Are Tied

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A fierce debate erupted today in the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom. The clash highlighted a growing power struggle between digital connectivity goals…

Received a Late Tax Filing SMS? FBR Says Telco Glitch Caused It

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Did your phone buzz yesterday with a stressful notification from the FBR? You weren’t the only one. A wave of panic hit taxpayers yesterday afternoon…

PTCL Initiates Fast-Track Takeover of Telenor Pakistan: A Green Light for 5G?

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially kicked off a fast-track takeover of Telenor Pakistan, marking a transformative development for the telecom sector. The Pakistan…

PTA Clears Major Telecom Acquisition, Paving Way for 5G Auction

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is officially moving forward with its 5G rollout. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has cleared a major telecom company to acquire a foreign mobile…

PTA Proposes Mandatory Rollout Targets for TIP Licensees

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major policy shift, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is moving to accelerate the country’s digital infrastructure. The Authority has proposed strict rollout obligations…

Pakistan’s Mobile Production Plummets 34% YoY in October

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturing sector faced a significant slowdown this past October. New data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reveals a sharp decline in…

Telenor Market Share Drops as PTCL Merger Enters Final Phase

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Telenor Pakistan continues to lose ground in the cellular market. The operator’s market share slipped further in October 2025, dropping to 21.62 per cent. This…

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