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PTA Issues Enforcement Order Against Dancom Pakistan Over Long-Pending USF Dues
A dispute that began years ago finally reached a turning point in late 2025 when Pakistan’s telecom regulator moved to enforce its authority against a…
PTA Issues Information Memorandum for 5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled the official framework for the country’s inaugural 5G spectrum auction, scheduled to take place later this year. The…
Mobile Phone Prices Could Drop as PTA Pushes for Lower Taxes
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged the government to reduce heavy taxes on imported mobile phones, promising relief for consumers and potentially lowering smartphone…
Pakistan Approves MVNO Framework, Paving Way for Fiercer 5G Competition
The federal cabinet has approved Pakistan’s long-awaited Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) framework, a policy move officials say will help the government conduct a more…
PTA Report Shows Telecom Revenues Top PKR 1 Trillion as Broadband Use Surges
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its Annual Report 2024–25, highlighting the sustained growth, resilience, and overall performance of Pakistan’s telecom sector during the…
PTA Finalizes Draft as 5G Spectrum Auction Awaits Policy Green Light
Pakistan’s long delayed 5G rollout has entered a decisive preparatory phase, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority completing the draft Information Memorandum for the upcoming 5G…
PTA Report Reveals Uneven 4G Growth Across Telecom Operators in November
Pakistan’s mobile market showed modest growth in November 2025, as subscriber additions slowed and next-generation adoption continued to soften, according to fresh data from the…
PTA Data: Jazz, Telenor Top Complaint List in November
Jazz received the highest number of consumer complaints in November 2025, followed by Telenor, according to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Despite…
Govt Approves 5G Spectrum Auction, Sets Base Price and Guidelines
The federal cabinet has greenlit Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, signaling a major step toward the nationwide rollout of next-generation mobile services. Formal policy directives…
Pakistan’s Internet to Double In Speed by June 2026
Pakistan is looking to double its woeful internet speeds by the middle of 2026, as per Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, who briefed…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Urges Reforms to Accelerate 5G Rollout
Pakistan’s telecom industry is at a critical juncture as operators push for 5G deployment amid economic and regulatory hurdles. Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have submitted…
PTA Unveils Revised IoT Framework for Licensed and Shared Spectrum
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has updated the rules that govern how Internet of Things services operate across the country. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has revised its…
Why Pakistan’s 2026 5G Push Could Widen the Digital Divide Forever
Pakistan’s government is charging ahead with plans to auction 5G spectrum in the first quarter of 2026. The initiative is being framed as a major…
