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NA Panel Slams IT Ministry Over Gilgit Visit, Poor Mobile & Internet Services
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT & Telecom expressed strong dissatisfaction over the absence of the Federal Minister for IT & Telecom and secretary…
Mobile, Internet May Gain Essential Service Status Under Reform
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom chaired by Senator Sadia Abbasi, has directed the PTA and relevant bodies to take immediate steps to…
Over 9,200 Diesel Thefts Reported at Telecom Towers in 11 Months
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom convened a session chaired by Senator Sadia Abbasi to examine diesel theft at telecom towers across the…
Telecom Operators Consider Shifting Towers to Solar Amid Power Crisis
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officials said telecom towers are taking steps to shift towards solar energy, warning that prolonged electricity outage continues disrupting mobile…
PTA Imposes Hefty Penalties on Telcos, Promises Better Connectivity Post‑5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued show‑cause notices and imposed hefty fines on telecom operators, citing poor internet services and demanding immediate quality improvements. During…
PTA Extends SIM Disowning Period to 365 Days to Prevent Illegal SIM Registration
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has announced stronger SIM security measures by extending the SIM disowning period from 60 days to 365 days in an effort to prevent…
Pakistan Local Mobile Manufacturing Drops 35% in April 2026
Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly recorded a sharp decline in April 2026, with production falling 35% month-on-month to 1.81 million units, down from 2.79 million units in…
PTA Introduces New Rules for Greater Telecom Tariff Transparency
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has enhanced the “Consumer Awareness” section on its official website to improve tariff transparency and provide telecom users with easier access to package…
PTA Limits Night-Time SIM Sales to Boost Security
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has banned the sale of SIM cards between 12 AM and 6 AM to prevent illegal issuance of cards and…
Public Alert Issued Over Fake PTA Calls and Emails
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a public advisory warning citizens against fraudsters misusing its name to conduct online scams and steal sensitive information. The…
PTA Reports Limited Recovery of Rs. 13.6 Million From Rs. 68.9 Million Telecom Sector Penalties
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recovered Rs. 13.6 million from telecom operators during the last five years. The amount came from penalties linked to poor…
Telecom Complaints Surge Past 4,800 in March as Jazz Tops List
Jazz recorded the highest number of consumer complaints in March 2026, according to new data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Zong followed closely in the…
Will iPhone 5G in Pakistan Really Be Delayed Until 2027?
Apple users for some Telecom networks in Pakistan, if not all, may have to wait until 2027 for official 5G support on iPhones, according to…
