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Senate Committee Raises Concerns Over Bank SMS Fee Structure
Lawmakers in Pakistan have raised strong concerns over rising SMS alert fees charged by banks. The issue was discussed in a Senate finance committee meeting…
PTA Introduces New Framework to Enable Starlink and Global Satellite Internet in Pakistan
Pakistan is opening a new path for satellite internet services across the country. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new Fixed Satellite Services…
When is 5G Actually Coming to Pakistan?
Pakistan has officially launched 5G services after completing its spectrum auction in March 2026. Initial rollout has begun in major cities, but nationwide availability will…
PTA Chairman Assures 5G Auction Will Improve Telecom Services Nationwide
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (Retd.) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, has assured a parliamentary committee that the auction of 5G spectrum will help…
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…
