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Pakistan Raises $510 Million from Landmark 5G Spectrum Auction, PTA Completes Position Assignment
Pakistan has taken a major step toward expanding its digital infrastructure with the completion of the second phase of its 5G spectrum auction today (Thursday).…
Govt Releases 5G Services Timeline, Pilot Project Set to Start Next Week
Pakistan is moving closer to the long‑awaited launch of 5G services, with full consumer access expected within the next three to four months, officials said.…
PTA Delays Decision on Ufone–Telenor Merger Amid Spectrum Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has delayed the announcement of its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan until next week, as…
Senate Committee Questions 30-Year Delay in Telecom Competition Rules
Senate committee on on IT and Tech on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the absence of formal telecom competition rules in Pakistan, revealing that such…
Senate Committee Urges Action After Major Broadcast Cyberattack, Four Countries Suspected
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom met today to review the cyberattack that disrupted Geo News’ transmission during the Iran-Israel war. Lawmakers…
Pakistan 5G Spectrum Auction Raises $507 Million as Jazz Leads, Ufone Follows and Zong Lags
Pakistan on Tuesday raised a massive $507 million in a long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, selling 480 MHz of spectrum against a target of 597 MHz. Three…
PTA 2025 Report Highlights 70.03% Overall URL Blocking Compliance, YouTube at the Top
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has released its 2025 platform-wise URL blocking data, showing sharp differences in how major social media companies respond to removal requests. The…
PTA Set to Announce Decision on Ufone-Telenor Merger on Wednesday
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is expected to announce its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan on Wednesday after completing the…
Six Spectrum Bands Up for Grabs as PTA Begins Structured 5G Bidding Process
Pakistan is set to begin its long-awaited NGMS/5G spectrum auction on Tuesday, marking a major step toward the commercial rollout of next-generation mobile services in…
Decoding the 5G Spectrum Auction 2026 Through PTA’s Latest Data Insights
On March 9, 2026, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) released a detailed media brief ahead of the highly anticipated Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G Spectrum…
PTA Holds Mock Auction for 5G Spectrum as Pakistan Moves Closer to Commercial Rollout
Pakistan has taken another step toward launching 5G mobile services as the telecom regulator tests the process for the country’s upcoming spectrum auction. The move…
Telecom Operators in Pakistan Partially Meet Mobile Service KPIs, PTA Survey Shows
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has found that cellular mobile operators (CMOs) in Pakistan are only partially meeting the key performance indicators (KPIs) outlined in…
PTA Proposes New Class License Framework for Tracking Services in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a draft class license framework for tracking services. The move aims to regulate a fast-growing industry that uses…
