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IT Ministry Working on Automated System for Streamlining Right of Way Approvals
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) is developing a new online automated system to simplify the process for telecom operators in obtaining Right…
Senate Committee to Review Digital Nation Pakistan Bill on January 27
Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology is set to deliberate on the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill on Monday, January 27, 2025. The meeting,…
DIRBS Mobile Registration Service Unavailable for 12 Hours Starting January 24
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that its Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) will undergo scheduled maintenance from 8:00 PM on January…
Starlink Plans to Establish Ground Stations in Pakistan
Starlink, the satellite internet service provider owned by Elon Musk, has officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the name…
Pakistan Delays Starlink’s Entry Amid Regulatory and Security Concerns
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service cannot commence operations in Pakistan until it secures approval from the…
Elon Musk’s Apology Opens the Door for Starlink in Pakistan
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
