PTA
PTA Warns Traxx Logistics of Licence Cancellation Over Delays
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has given Trax Logistics Trackers (Pvt) Ltd a final one-month deadline to begin complying with regulatory requirements for its Vehicle…
PTA Suspends Access Global Pakistan’s Tower License Over 10-Year Failure to Launch Services
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the telecom tower infrastructure license of Access Global Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited after the company failed to start operations for…
PTA Eyes Crackdown on High Corporate SMS Tariffs by Mobile Operators
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed a major regulatory shift. It wants to declare “Corporate SMS” a distinct telecommunications market. Moreover, the regulator signaled…
PTA Slaps Massive Rs. 77.8 Million Fine on Jazz for Illegal SIM Activations
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) just dropped the hammer on Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Jazz). The telecom regulator imposed a hefty Rs. 77.8 million fine…
PTA Sets 50 Mbps Base 5G Speed But Power Cuts Threaten Network
During the recent Standing Committee meeting on IT and Telecom, PTA officials outlined exactly what users should expect regarding network speeds. However, severe power infrastructure…
5G Now Active in 4 Islamabad Sectors But Red Zone Misses Out
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) just dropped a massive update for federal capital residents during the latest Standing Committee meeting on IT and Telecom. Officials…
NA Panel Slams IT Ministry Over Gilgit Visit, Poor Mobile & Internet Services
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT & Telecom expressed strong dissatisfaction over the absence of the Federal Minister for IT & Telecom and secretary…
Mobile, Internet May Gain Essential Service Status Under Reform
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom chaired by Senator Sadia Abbasi, has directed the PTA and relevant bodies to take immediate steps to…
Over 9,200 Diesel Thefts Reported at Telecom Towers in 11 Months
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom convened a session chaired by Senator Sadia Abbasi to examine diesel theft at telecom towers across the…
Telecom Operators Consider Shifting Towers to Solar Amid Power Crisis
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officials said telecom towers are taking steps to shift towards solar energy, warning that prolonged electricity outage continues disrupting mobile…
PTA Imposes Hefty Penalties on Telcos, Promises Better Connectivity Post‑5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued show‑cause notices and imposed hefty fines on telecom operators, citing poor internet services and demanding immediate quality improvements. During…
PTA Extends SIM Disowning Period to 365 Days to Prevent Illegal SIM Registration
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has announced stronger SIM security measures by extending the SIM disowning period from 60 days to 365 days in an effort to prevent…
Pakistan Local Mobile Manufacturing Drops 35% in April 2026
Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly recorded a sharp decline in April 2026, with production falling 35% month-on-month to 1.81 million units, down from 2.79 million units in…
