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Govt Begins Major Overhaul of Pakistan Digital Governance Framework
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has begun hiring a consulting firm to review the mandates, functions, and coordination mechanisms of the country’s…
PTA QoS Survey Q1 2026: Jazz & Zong Lead the Race While Ufone & Telenor Lag Behind
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its independent Quality of Service (QoS) survey for the first quarter of 2026. The regulator evaluated the performance…
PTA Reveals One-Click Trick to Shield Your Whole Family from Cyber Crime
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rolled out a set of device management guidelines aimed at helping citizens protect themselves and their families from rising…
PTA Q4 2025 Survey: Jazz Leads as Zong, Ufone, Telenor Miss Service Benchmarks
Pakistan’s telecom operators have stumbled on customer service, and a fresh regulator report lays the failures bare. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s Customer Service Performance Survey…
PTA Ends Branding Debate, Clears `e&` Identity For PTML-Telenor Deal
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally granted prior approval for the introduction of “e&” as the unified brand identity of the merged entity of Pak…
Pakistan Mobile Phone Production: Samsung Grows, Vivo Declines
The local mobile phone production in Pakistan saw a solid boost in May 2026. Domestic factories produced 2.0 million handsets during the month. Consequently, this…
PTA Blocks Ufone-Telenor Rebranding Until further Notice
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed Pakistan Telecommunication Mobile Limited (PTML) not to launch or modify any brand identity following its merger with Telenor…
SMW5 Submarine Cable Restored: Internet Traffic Returns to Normal in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially confirmed the full restoration of the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system. Consequently, internet traffic across Pakistan…
PTA Issues Statement on Internet Disruptions Across Pakistan
Internet users in Pakistan are facing intermittent service disruptions after a fault developed in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) submarine cable system, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…
DIRBS Portal Going Offline Tomorrow As PTA Announces A System Upgrade
Today, on July 2, 2026, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a critical alert from Islamabad. Specifically, the regulatory body is upgrading the Device Identification,…
PTA Reports Over 9,200 Telecom Infrastructure Theft Incidents in 11 Months
Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing an infrastructure crisis. Massive theft and persistent power load-shedding are actively threatening internet connectivity across the country. The Pakistan Telecommunication…
Govt Body Hacked as Pakistan Logs 253 Cyberattacks in 2026
A Pakistani government entity was hit by a ransomware attack last week that encrypted its data, forcing officials to restore information from backup systems, PKCERT…
Govt Forms High-Level Committee to End Load Shedding for Telecom Towers
The federal government has officially taken a major step to protect mobile and internet services. Today, authorities formed a high-level committee to stop electricity load…
