Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
PTA Blocks Nearly 100 Million Mobile Devices in Massive Crackdown
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken aggressive action against illegal mobile handsets. In its annual report released today, the authority revealed that it blocked…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: PM Forms High-Level Committee to Finalise Prices
The Prime Minister has officially constituted a high-level committee to determine the pricing framework for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction. This move aims to resolve…
Infinix & VGO TEL Dominate Pakistan’s Local Mobile Assembly Market in 2025
Pakistan’s locally assembled mobile phone market is witnessing intense competition. According to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Infinix and VGO…
Pakistan’s Mobile Manufacturing Jumps 8% in November 2025
Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturing sector is regaining momentum. The local assembly industry recorded an 8 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in output during November 2025.…
PTA Declares Using SIMs Registered to Others Illegal: Strict New Rules
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially declared the use of SIMs registered under another person’s identity as illegal. In a statement issued today, the…
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Imports Surge 40% in FY26 Despite Local Assembly Push
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports are rising sharply. During the first five months of the current fiscal year (FY2025-26), imports grew significantly. This surge comes despite…
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…
