Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
PTA Issues 5G Licences: Clears Path for Commercial Rollout
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday formally issued 5G licences to leading telecom operators, marking a decisive step toward the commercial launch of next-generation…
PTA approves Ufone-Telenor Merger: Reshaping Telecom Landscape
In a landmark development for Pakistan’s telecom sector, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally approved the long-awaited merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan, paving…
Pakistan Climbs to 7th Globally After a Successful 5G Spectrum Auction
Pakistan recently rose to 7th place globally among comparable telecom markets. This significant milestone came after the country successfully concluded its International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)…
Jazz Tops PTA’s Telecom Consumer Complaints List for January 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently released its official telecom consumer complaints data for January 2026. Consumers filed a total of 6,054 complaints against various…
PTA Bans Monthly Mobile Package Price Hikes
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially barred telecom companies from increasing mobile package prices every month. The authority issued a formal letter to strictly…
LIVE! Pakistan 5G Spectrum Auction Officially Concluded: $507 Million Raised
[LIVE UPDATE] Auction Concludes! Government Sells 480 MHz: $507 Million Raised Pakistan successfully concluded the allocation stage of its highly anticipated 5G spectrum auction today,…
The Dawn of 5G in Pakistan: Everything You Need to Know About the March 10 Spectrum Auction
In exactly three days from today, Pakistan’s telecommunications landscape will change forever. On March 10, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will officially hit the launch…
PTA Proposes Strict VPN Regulations & Massive Fee Hikes
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed a new Class Licence for Intranet Data Communication Services (IDCS). Consequently, this framework aggressively regulates Virtual Private Network…
PTA & Meta Launch Dual OTP Feature to Stop WhatsApp Hacking in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially partnered with Meta. Together, they are rolling out a new security mechanism. This initiative aims to stop the…
Pakistan Mobile Manufacturing Policy 2026: $500M Export Dream or Flawed Gamble?
Pakistan has officially hit a saturation point in mobile phone assembly. Currently, locally assembled phones dominate the domestic market. Specifically, their market share skyrocketed from…
PTA Briefs NA Standing Committee Regarding Pakistan’s 5G Auction
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom met recently under the chairmanship of Amin-ul-Haque. During the session, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) delivered…
PTA Defends Web Monitoring System Amid Firewall Shutdown Reports
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom recently convened to address recent reports regarding the shutdown of the social media firewall. During the…
Pakistan 5G Spectrum Auction: Jazz, Ufone & Zong Submit $45M Ahead of March 10
Pakistan’s 5G rollout has officially entered a decisive phase. Jazz, Ufone, and Zong have formally committed to the process. They recently submitted their pre-bid earnest…
