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Elon Musk’s Apology Opens the Door for Starlink in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Senator Palwasha Khan chaired a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology to deliberate on the licensing of satellite internet services, with…
PTA SMS Codes That Every Pakistani Should Know!
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a series of short codes designed to give mobile users enhanced control over their devices and communication settings.…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Faces Setback as No Investment Occurs in Three Years, IT Minister Admits
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Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, acknowledged in the National Assembly on Friday that Pakistan had not made any investment…
MOITT Unveils Roadmap for Pakistan’s 5G Technology Rollout Starting June 2025
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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has unveiled a strategic plan for the introduction of 5G technology, planned to debut in June 2025.…
PTCL Resolves AAE-1 Cable Outage, Fully Restores Internet Services Across Pakistan
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Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunications Limited (PTCL) has announced the complete restoration of internet services following a fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) submarine cable, which caused significant…
Pakistan’s Internet Slowdown Persists Despite Installation of World’s Largest Submarine Cable
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Internet users across various cities in Pakistan continue to experience slow connectivity, particularly during peak hours, two weeks after a fault was detected in the…
Nayatel Informs Customers About Internet Slowdowns Through Email
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Internet users in Pakistan are growing increasingly frustrated, with local ISP Nayatel adding to their woes by confirming that its clients are also experiencing slow…
World’s Biggest Submarine Cable Now Operational in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is now home to the Africa-2 Cable Project, the longest underwater cable in the world. Shaza Fatima, the country’s minister of state for…
Over 5,000 Child Abuse Sites Blocked by PTA
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken significant action against online child sexual abuse by blocking approximately 5,000 websites identified by Interpol as hosting such…
Pakistan Considers Transitioning from High to Low Earth Orbit Satellite Operators
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Pakistan is evaluating a shift from High Earth Orbit (HEO) satellite operators to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operators to enhance its satellite communications framework. This…
KPK Govt to Collaborate with Starlink to Resolve Internet Issues
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering partnering with Elon Musk’s Starlink to resolve ongoing internet connectivity issues in the province. This collaboration aims to enhance…
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Telecom Law to Revise PTA Officials’ Remuneration
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The federal cabinet has approved an amendment to the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organisation) Act, 1996, addressing ambiguity over the pay structure and allowances of the chairman…
Starlink, OneWeb, and Shanghai Spacecom Await Pakistan’s NOC Approval
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Major global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators, including Starlink, OneWeb, and Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, are setting their sights on entering Pakistan’s satellite communications…
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