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PTA Urges Users to Keep SIMs Active by Updating CNIC Records
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important advisory urging telecom users to ensure their CNICs are valid and up-to-date to avoid disruption in mobile services. According to…
PTA Sets USD 140,000 License Fee for MVNOs Under New Telecom Framework
Pakistan’s telecom sector is set for a structural shift as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) moves to introduce a formal licensing framework for Mobile Virtual…
Digital Fuel Management System to Be Enforced at Petrol Pumps Nationwide
The government is moving forward with a nationwide digital fuel management system that will change how people buy petrol. This system will introduce a fuel…
PTA Report Reveals Spike in Mobile and Internet Complaints Across Pakistan
Consumer complaints against telecom services continue to rise across Pakistan, reflecting growing pressure on service providers to deliver reliable connectivity. Users have reported issues across…
Govt Finalizes Smartphone Installment Plan Under “Smartphone for All” Scheme
In a significant move to boost digital inclusion, the Government of Pakistan has finalized the framework for providing smartphones on easy installments under the long-awaited “Smartphone for All” initiative.…
PTA Grants Final NOC for Ufone–Telenor Pakistan Merger
Pakistan’s telecom sector is moving toward a major shift as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority grants the final No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the long-awaited merger…
Pakistan Plans Spectrum Sharing to Expand Mobile Connectivity in Remote Areas
Pakistan is preparing to introduce a spectrum sharing policy aimed at expanding mobile network coverage in the country’s remote and underserved regions. The Ministry of…
Jazz Tops Telecom Complaints in February 2026, PTA Data Reveals
Jazz recorded the highest number of consumer complaints in February 2026, followed by Telenor, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.…
New Smartphone Procurement Policy Sets Strict Performance and Security Standards
The National Information Technology Board has invited local mobile manufacturers and assemblers to participate in an Expression of Interest for the supply of 24,000 Android…
PTA Greenlights PTCL-Telenor Pakistan Merger
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has approved the proposed amalgamation of Pak Telecom Mobile Limited and Telenor Pakistan, clearing the first major regulatory hurdle in what…
PTA Shares Details on How to Prevent Mobile Data Overcharging
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) cautioned mobile consumers to remain vigilant against unintended balance deductions that may occur when data bundles expire or are exhausted, while…
Pakistan Announces 5G Rollout on Eid, as PTA Finalizes Licensing Process
Pakistan is about to take a major step in its digital journey. The country will officially enter the 5G era as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…
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).…
