Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
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…
Is Pakistan Telecom Growth Stalling? Subscriber Base Falls Again
The Pakistan telecom sector is facing a persistent downward trend. According to official data revealed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the country’s total cellular…
Pakistan Now Among Top Three Freelance Nations; Sector Sees $4M Inflows
Pakistan has emerged among the world’s top three freelancer-providing countries, contributing nearly 3 million professionals, equivalent to 12.5% of the global freelance workforce, according to…
Facebook Rules Pakistan’s Digital Space as Youth Drive Explosive Social Media Surge
Pakistan’s social media landscape is exploding, and Facebook sits firmly on the throne. Fresh PTA figures reveal that over 101 million Pakistanis are now on…
PTA Announces New Reforms Amid Growing Criticism Over Slow Connectivity & Poor Service Quality
In a bid to counter rising public frustration over poor service quality, patchy coverage, and widespread digital fraud, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled…
PTA Begins Crackdown: Unregistered Phones Face Immediate Ban
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a strong nationwide warning on November 19, 2025. The regulator has cautioned millions of users that unregistered or non-compliant…
Pakistan’s Mobile Imports Surge 53% in First 4 Months of FY 25-26
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports increased sharply during the first four months (July–October) of the fiscal year 2025-26. The country imported mobile phones worth $644.604 million,…
PTA Cancels Licenses of WorldCall, Wateen, Three Others Over Unpaid Dues
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has cancelled the Long Distance and International (LDI) licenses of WorldCall Telecom Limited, Wateen Telecom Limited, Telecard Ltd, CircleNet Communications…
