Pakistan Delays Starlink’s Entry Amid Regulatory and Security Concerns

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service cannot commence operations in Pakistan until it secures approval from the…

Elon Musk’s Apology Opens the Door for Starlink in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Senator Palwasha Khan chaired a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology to deliberate on the licensing of satellite internet services, with…

Starlink Internet to Disrupt Traditional Internet Providers in Pakistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The introduction of Starlink internet services in Pakistan would push current operators to upgrade their networks significantly in order to compete with the satellite…

Pakistan Considers Transitioning from High to Low Earth Orbit Satellite Operators

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan is evaluating a shift from High Earth Orbit (HEO) satellite operators to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operators to enhance its satellite communications framework. This…

KPK Govt to Collaborate with Starlink to Resolve Internet Issues

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering partnering with Elon Musk’s Starlink to resolve ongoing internet connectivity issues in the province. This collaboration aims to enhance…

Starlink, OneWeb, and Shanghai Spacecom Await Pakistan’s NOC Approval

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Major global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators, including Starlink, OneWeb, and Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, are setting their sights on entering Pakistan’s satellite communications…

WhatsApp Shifts Server Operations Abroad Amid Pakistan’s Internet Disruptions

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In response to ongoing internet disruptions in Pakistan, international companies, including the popular instant messaging App WhatsApp, are relocating parts of their operations abroad. According…

Pakistani IT Companies Illegally Using Starlink for Uninterrupted Internet?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Karachi: As Pakistan continues to grapple with persistent internet disruptions, several IT companies have reportedly turned to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service, despite it…

How Much Would Starlink Internet Packages Cost in Pakistan? Here’s What We Know!

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Starlink, the satellite internet service launched by SpaceX under the leadership of Elon Musk, is set to launch in Pakistan, aiming to provide high-speed broadband…

Govt to Hire Consultant for Starlink Licensing in Pakistan

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: The federal government is planning to engage a consultant to finalize the regulations for the satellite-based internet services of Starlink, the company owned by…

Information Minister Dismisses Claims of Massive Internet Losses in Pakistan

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressed the media on Tuesday, stating that internet services in Pakistan are “much better and cheaper” compared to many other countries.…

Musk’s Starlink Now Registered with Pakistan’s SECP

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

On Monday, Information Technology (IT) Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja confirmed that the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) had registered the satellite-based internet provider Starlink,…

Elon Musk Confirms Starlink’s Pakistan Launch Awaits Government Approval

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink is in discussions with Pakistani Government and awaits regulatory approval to launch in Pakistan. Taking to his official X…

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