Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
PTA Launches New Digital Assistant on WhatsApp for Telecom Consumers
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially launched the “PTA Digital Assistant”. This new tool provides ease and facilitation to telecom consumers. Additionally, it offers…
PTA to Launch GIS Web Portal for Monitoring Telecom Networks
Today, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced plans to develop a new Geographic Information System (GIS) based web portal. This centralized digital platform will actively…
Pakistan Govt Admits Zero Assessment of Social Media Impact on Children
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) recently briefed the Senate. They provided this response following a question from Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri. For…
Pakistan 5G Auction Confirmed by PTA for 10th March: 597 MHz Spectrum on Offer
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to hold the long-awaited Pakistan 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026. In a major move to…
Telenor Pakistan to Cease Operations as Separate Entity Following Merger with Ufone
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially commenced the regulatory proceedings for a major shift in the country’s telecom landscape. The authority has received an…
Operators Warn Rigid Rules Could Delay Pakistan’s 5G Rollout
Cellular operators have cautioned the government that rigid 5G rollout obligations could slow investment. They warn that tough quality benchmarks might delay the launch of…
Satellite Internet Coming Soon: PTA Unveils Strict Security Measures
Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services. However, the state is prioritising national security and strict regulatory control before giving the green light.…
PTCL Submits Telenor & Ufone Merger Plan to PTA for Approval
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially taken the next step in consolidating the telecom sector. The company formally submitted an application to the Pakistan…
Local Mobile Assembly Hit 30M Mark in 2025: Imports Outpaced by Huge Margin
Pakistan’s mobile industry witnessed a massive shift in 2025. Local mobile assembly and manufacturing plants produced a staggering 30.21 million mobile handsets during the calendar…
5G Roll Out Faces Another Setback: Major Telcos Raise Red Flags Over PTA’s Information Memorandum
All the major Telecom operators in Pakistan have expressed serious concerns over the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Information Memorandum (IM) for the upcoming 5G spectrum…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Bidding Set for February 25
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially started the countdown for the country’s first 5G spectrum auction. With the publication of the Information Memorandum (IM)…
5G Spectrum Update: PTA Finalizes Information Memorandum for Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has finalised the Information Memorandum (IM) for the highly anticipated 5G spectrum auction. This development marks a critical procedural step.…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Base Prices & Payment Plans Finalised
The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced the base prices for the upcoming multi-band 5G spectrum auction. This move provides essential financial clarity to…
