telecom companies
PTA Fines Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor Rs740 Million Over Illegal SIM Activations
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed cumulative penalties of nearly Rs740 million on the country’s four mobile operators after investigations uncovered repeated violations of…
Audit Reveals 2,000 Illegal SIMs Registered Under Punjab Citizens Names
An audit report has revealed that seven franchises in Balochistan illegally activated nearly 2,000 SIM cards using the names of Punjab citizens, exposing serious irregularities…
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…
Diesel Shortage Cuts Internet Access for Millions Across Pakistan
Diesel shortages and power outages have cut internet access for an estimated 60 million users across Pakistan, according to government committee figures. The Senate Standing…
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…
PTCL Faces Scrutiny from CCP During Key Meeting, Inside Details Reveal
As Pakistan’s telecom sector stands at a crucial turning point, serious concerns are being raised about PTCL’s financial and strategic capacity to acquire Telenor Pakistan.…
Zong Fined Rs68.9 Million as PTA Cracks Down on Peshawar’s Poor Telecom Services
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a hefty Rs68.9 million fine on Zong for failing to meet service quality standards in Peshawar, while issuing…
PTA Faces Critical Decision on Rs78Bn Dues from LDI Telecom Companies
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom recently convened to discuss the Rs78 billion owed by Long Distance and International (LDI)…
Here is Ookla’s List for the Fastest Internet Services in Pakistan
The report ranks all mobile phone and broadband internet service providers in terms of their internet speed, consistency and latency Speedtest creators Ookla just released…
Hackers are targeting telecom companies to steal 5G secrets
In recent news, a few cybersecurity researchers at McAfee discovered that a cyber-espionage campaign is targeting telecommunication companies around the world with cyberattacks in order…
Telecom firms in hot water due to illegal use of boosters and amplifiers
Despite multiple warnings by concerned authorities, telecom firms in Pakistan have been engaging in the illegal use of GSM amplifiers and boosters aimed at enhancing…
Now Rs. 100 card recharge will credit Rs. 88 to your mobile account
Mobile network operators in Pakistan have just abolished operational and service charges on mobile top-ups i.e. either through card recharge or balance transfers, as reported…
PTA warns telecom companies to not increase tariff without proper mechanism
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will take severe action if any telecom company raises the tariff without following the laid down procedure by the authorities, said…
