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Pakistan’s Telecom Market Faces Ongoing Subscriber Drop Despite 4G Growth
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Pakistan’s cellular market continued to shrink in September 2025, marking the third straight month of decline in overall mobile subscriptions, according to the latest data…
Govt Confirms Cellular Service Issues, Plans 5G Rollout in Pakistan
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Pakistan’s government has officially admitted that cellular network disruptions persist in several regions, despite mobile operators reportedly meeting regulatory performance standards. The acknowledgment came in…
PTA Suggests Rs.72 Billion LDI Dispute Nearing Resolution as NA Panel Questions MOITT’s Role
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Pakistan’s long-running telecom dues dispute deepened this week as the government panel failed to reach a decision on billions owed by Long Distance International (LDI)…
PTA Issues Cybersecurity Warning Over Vulnerable WordPress Plugins
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory warning website administrators and developers about multiple security flaws in several vulnerable WordPress plugins, posing…
After CCP’s Approval, PTCL-Telenor Merger Decision Reaches PTA
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) decision regarding acquisition of 100 percent shareholding of Telenor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. and Orion Towers (Pvt.) Ltd. by Pakistan…
Mobile Internet Services Begin Restoring in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
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Mobile internet services have started to gradually restore in Islamabad and Rawalpindi after a two-day suspension that followed the announcement of a protest march by…
Government Admits Internet Connectivity Failures in Islamabad, Urges Temporary Fixes
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The government has acknowledged ongoing issues with mobile and internet connectivity across several sectors of Islamabad. Despite years of surveys, directives, and meetings, reliable telecom…
IT Ministry Yet to Approve MVNO Framework Despite One-Year Delay
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One year later, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication still has not approved the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) framework, which was supposed to…
Wateen Telecom to Pay Rs2.2bn in Dues as LDI Disputes Drag On
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In a breakthrough amid a prolonged legal tussle between the telecom regulator and Long Distance International (LDI) operators, Wateen Telecom has agreed to pay Rs2.2…
Ongoing 5G Spectrum Battles Push Back 5G Plans and Hurts Network Performance
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Pakistan’s move toward faster mobile connectivity and 5G readiness faces persistent delays as major spectrum bands remain locked in court. An official brief shared with…
PTA Warns of AI-Powered Cyberattacks Targeting Pakistan’s Telecom Sector
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned that AI-powered cyberattacks are increasingly targeting the country’s telecom networks, exposing major vulnerabilities in digital defenses. The alarming…
Telecom Companies Prohibited from Sharing User Data
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The government has clarified that cellular mobile operators in Pakistan are not allowed to share consumer data with any third party. The Minister-in-Charge of the…
PTA Warns Indian Spy Network Uses Fake Job Offers to Steal Pakistani Data
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a serious warning that fake job offers from alleged Indian linked entities are being used to ensnare unsuspecting…
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