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Petition Filed in IHC Seeking Ban on Gambling Apps in Pakistan
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In a significant move to safeguard Pakistan’s social and financial integrity, a writ petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking a…
PTA, NCCIA Join Forces in Karachi to Curb Illegal SIM Activations
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have stepped up action against illegal SIM activations in Karachi following a…
3G/4G Users and Penetration Rise in Pakistan During July 2025
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The telecom sector in Pakistan showed positive growth in July 2025, as the number of 3G/4G users and overall penetration rates improved, according to fresh…
Sun TV Dispute Stalls Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction Plans
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Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G rollout faces another major setback as the unresolved Sun TV dispute continues to block progress. During a Senate committee briefing, officials from…
Senate Panel Questions PTA Tariff Approval in Jazz Case
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The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom convened on Tuesday to review the case involving Jazz and the recovery of over Rs6 billion in…
Telenor’s Possible Exit Sparks Debate on 5G and Mergers
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The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology has expressed deep concerns over the possible exit of Telenor Pakistan, warning that it could create serious challenges…
Parliament Questions Data Leak by Fraudulent Providers
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The National Assembly of Pakistan has raised serious concerns about fraudulent third-party service providers allegedly working with mobile operators and leaking citizens’ personal and financial…
Fiber Link Loses License as PTA Acts on Consumer Grievances
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has cancelled Fiber Link’s license following numerous consumer complaints and repeated non-compliance with its directives. The PTA issued an enforcement…
Senate Panel to Review Jazz Audit Report, Spectrum Issues
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The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication will review the Jazz audit report on Tuesday, which claims the telecom operator overcharged mobile users by…
PTA Flood Relief Measures Announced for Punjab Residents
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In response to the devastating floods across parts of Punjab, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have rolled out special flood…
Social Media Users in Pakistan Rise to 51.6 Million as Facebook Leads
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A recent Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) data set provided to local media revealed that the number of social media users in Pakistan has reached 51.6…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit $3.8 Billion as Govt Pushes Digital Expansion
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Pakistan’s digital economy is entering a decisive phase, with new investments, regulatory reforms, and training programs reshaping the technology landscape. The country’s IT exports have…
From Spectrum Shortage to 5G: Pakistan’s Telecom Sector at a Crossroads
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Pakistan’s telecom sector faces a decisive moment. It remains one of the most spectrum-constrained in the region, having auctioned just 274 MHz of IMT spectrum,…
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