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The Reality of Pakistan’s 5G Rollout: 449 Towers Activated Only
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom met on July 14, 2026, to address widespread network degradation. During the session, the Ministry of…
Does Each Pakistani Actually Spends Rs. 285 on Internet per Month?
During the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom session on July 14, 2026, the discussion shifted toward the severe deterioration of mobile services.…
PTA to Allow 37 Mobile Phone Companies to Manufacture Devices in Pakistan
Pakistan’s smartphone industry continues to expand, with 37 companies now permitted to manufacture mobile phones locally and around 26 million devices being assembled in the…
NA Standing Committee Slams Telecom Operators Over Deteriorating Services
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication met today on July 14, 2026. Syed Amin-ul-Haque chaired the session. During the meeting,…
Poor Mobile Signals Turns Murree Trip Into Nightmare for Tourists
Mobile network performance across Malika-e-Kohsar, Murree has deteriorated sharply, leaving tourists and residents struggling to make calls, access the internet, and use essential online services…
Govt Begins Major Overhaul of Pakistan Digital Governance Framework
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has begun hiring a consulting firm to review the mandates, functions, and coordination mechanisms of the country’s…
PTA QoS Survey Q1 2026: Jazz & Zong Lead the Race While Ufone & Telenor Lag Behind
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its independent Quality of Service (QoS) survey for the first quarter of 2026. The regulator evaluated the performance…
PTA Reveals One-Click Trick to Shield Your Whole Family from Cyber Crime
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rolled out a set of device management guidelines aimed at helping citizens protect themselves and their families from rising…
PTA Q4 2025 Survey: Jazz Leads as Zong, Ufone, Telenor Miss Service Benchmarks
Pakistan’s telecom operators have stumbled on customer service, and a fresh regulator report lays the failures bare. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s Customer Service Performance Survey…
PTA Ends Branding Debate, Clears `e&` Identity For PTML-Telenor Deal
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally granted prior approval for the introduction of “e&” as the unified brand identity of the merged entity of Pak…
Pakistan Mobile Phone Production: Samsung Grows, Vivo Declines
The local mobile phone production in Pakistan saw a solid boost in May 2026. Domestic factories produced 2.0 million handsets during the month. Consequently, this…
PTA Blocks Ufone-Telenor Rebranding Until further Notice
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed Pakistan Telecommunication Mobile Limited (PTML) not to launch or modify any brand identity following its merger with Telenor…
SMW5 Submarine Cable Restored: Internet Traffic Returns to Normal in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially confirmed the full restoration of the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system. Consequently, internet traffic across Pakistan…
