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PTA Announces New Policy to Prevent SIM Blocking for Overseas Pakistanis
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new option for overseas Pakistanis who want to keep their local mobile numbers active while living abroad.…
PTA Introduces SIM Retention Facility for Overseas Pakistanis
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new SIM retention facility to prevent Pakistani mobile numbers from being blocked during extended stays abroad, offering…
SBP Kicks-off Implementation of ‘WE’ Finance Code to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially started implementing the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-Finance) Code, a strategic initiative designed to increase financial access for…
PTA Responds to Viral Internet Slowdown Claims
In an official clarification issued on January 14, 2026, PTA stated that reports circulating on social media about possible internet disruption or slowdown are incorrect…
PTA Sets Consumer Protection Rules Ahead of Pakistan’s 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued strict service and consumer protection rules for telecom operators ahead of Pakistan’s first-ever 5G spectrum auction, expected in…
PTA Invites Applications for Multiband Spectrum Auction to Accelerate 5G Networks
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has formally opened the door for a new round of spectrum allocation aimed at expanding next-generation mobile services across the country.…
PTA to Roll Out District-Level Internet Licenses to Improve Connectivity
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology met today in Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, with lawmakers raising concerns over…
PTA Issues Enforcement Order Against WorldCall Over 2024 Regulatory Dues
WorldCall Telecom Limited faces an enforcement order from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), issued on December 19, 2025, for failing to submit complete auditors’ certified…
PTA Issues Enforcement Order Against Dancom Pakistan Over Long-Pending USF Dues
A dispute that began years ago finally reached a turning point in late 2025 when Pakistan’s telecom regulator moved to enforce its authority against a…
PTA Issues Information Memorandum for 5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled the official framework for the country’s inaugural 5G spectrum auction, scheduled to take place later this year. The…
Mobile Phone Prices Could Drop as PTA Pushes for Lower Taxes
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged the government to reduce heavy taxes on imported mobile phones, promising relief for consumers and potentially lowering smartphone…
Pakistan Approves MVNO Framework, Paving Way for Fiercer 5G Competition
The federal cabinet has approved Pakistan’s long-awaited Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) framework, a policy move officials say will help the government conduct a more…
PTA Report Shows Telecom Revenues Top PKR 1 Trillion as Broadband Use Surges
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its Annual Report 2024–25, highlighting the sustained growth, resilience, and overall performance of Pakistan’s telecom sector during the…
