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Pakistan Assembles 1.69 Million Mobile Phones in January 2026 as Imports Surge 31%
Pakistan’s local mobile manufacturing and assembling plants produced 1.69 million handsets in January 2026, significantly higher than the 0.47 million units imported commercially during the…
Satellite Internet Connectivity in Pakistan Could Become Operational Soon
Pakistan is moving closer to opening its satellite internet market as the Telecommunication Authority finalizes a key licensing framework. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has…
PTA Tells NA Committee Ufone-Telenor Merger Will Happen Before March 10 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority told lawmakers that the merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan will be completed before March 10, ahead of the country’s upcoming…
Pakistan’s Ramadan Relief Package: A Case Study in Digital Governance Done Right
Pakistan’s tech ecosystem has long been associated with startups, freelancers, and the promise of a digital economy that always seems within reach. Yet the most…
PTA Orders Telcos to Stop Activating Surprise Packages
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has responded to rising concerns on social media over mobile tariffs, service quality, and unauthorized deductions, reaffirming its strong commitment…
PTA Plans New System to Keep Closer Watch on Internet Networks
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is planning to introduce a new system to monitor internet and telecom networks across the country, a move officials say…
5G Package Prices Likely to Remain Close to 4G, Says PTA Chairman
Pakistan’s long-awaited shift toward 5G connectivity may not put extra pressure on consumers’ wallets. The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has said that future…
PTA Finalises 5G Spectrum Auction Framework as March 10 Date Confirmed
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially notified amendments to the Information Memorandum (IM) and licence template ahead of Pakistan’s highly anticipated NGMS/5G spectrum auction…
PTA Report Shows Mixed Mobile Internet Experience Across Pakistan
Pakistan’s mobile internet performance showed steady but uneven progress in the last quarter of 2025, according to a new benchmarking report released by the Pakistan…
PTA Launches Major Cybersecurity Audit to Strengthen Digital Defenses
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is taking a major step to secure its digital networks by launching a full-scale Cyber Security Audit and Vulnerability Assessment…
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Makes Toll-Free Numbers Free for All Mobile Users
In a significant move aimed at making essential services more accessible, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that calls to Toll-Free Numbers (TFNs), beginning…
PTA Clarifies Spectrum Cap Enforcement in 5G Auction Rules
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has categorically clarified that spectrum caps will be strictly enforced at the point of bid submission in the upcoming spectrum…
PTA Fixes Bid Price Bands, Blocks Non-Rounded Offers in Spectrum Auction
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has further tightened the bidding framework for the upcoming spectrum auction, clarifying that telecom operators will only be allowed to submit…
