Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Senate Committee Confronts Jazz Over Rs6.58B Overcharge, PTA Steps Back
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, erupted in criticism over Jazz’s alleged overcharging of consumers by more than…
PTA Rejects Audit Allegations Against Jazz Over Excess Billing
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has strongly refuted allegations that Jazz overcharged its subscribers during the fiscal year 2023–24. The regulator clarified that no such…
Customer Over-Billing Row: Jazz Rejects AGP Report
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP), in its Telecommunication Sector Audit for 2024–25, accused Jazz of overcharging subscribers by Rs6.58 billion during the fiscal year…
Audit Report Exposes Zong’s Spectrum Misuse Worth Rs53.5 Billion
ISLAMABAD: M/s CM Pak (Zong) continued to use illegal temporary additional compensatory spectrum after the expiry of its 2G (GSM) license in October 2019 till…
Jazz Faces Scrutiny Over Rs 6.58 Billion Consumer Overcharging
Pakistan’s largest telecom operator, Jazz, has been accused of overcharging its subscribers by Rs6.58 billion during the fiscal year 2023-24, according to a recent audit…
Telecom Firms Upgrade Networks in AJK and GB
Cellular mobile operators have upgraded telecom infrastructure in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), bringing high-speed 4G broadband to the region. Despite challenging…
PTA Announces Free Calls for Flood-Hit Areas as Networks Recover
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced free calls in flood-hit areas in collaboration with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), ensuring that residents can stay connected…
Mass Removal of Terror-Linked Social Media Accounts
Pakistan has intensified its digital crackdown, blocking hundreds of social media accounts tied to proscribed organizations. Authorities have also flagged more than 850 accounts on…
Audit Report Uncovers Rs97 Billion in PTA Financial Irregularities
A new audit report by the Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP) for the fiscal year 2024-25 has highlighted serious concerns over financial management and accountability within…
PTA Finds Major Telecom Operators Failing QoS Standards in 2025 Survey
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently conducted an independent Quality of Service (QoS) survey across 19 cities in Q2 2025. This evaluation focused on the…
5G and LDI Licenses in Limbo as PTA Spectrum Renewal Issues Persist
PTA spectrum and LDI renewal issues are facing significant delays as multiple frequency bands and licensing renewals remain tied up in legal proceedings. A total…
NITB & PTA Boost AI, Gaming, Telecom & Cybersecurity Sectors
Pakistan is accelerating its digital transformation through strategic initiatives in AI, gaming, telecom, and cybersecurity. IGNITE’s procurement process for a Virtual Production Studio and the…
PTA Suspends Orion Track’s License Over Regulatory Non-Compliance
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the license of Orion Track (Private) Limited. This action was taken due to the company’s continuous failure to…
