Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
PTA & MoITT Brief NA Committee on LDI Liabilities & Digital Media Regulation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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…
