Ufone
Privatisation Commission stops PTA from approving Ufone rebranding as e&
The Privatisation Commission has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to halt approval of the proposed rebranding of Ufone as “e&,” stating that the decision…
Ufone to Become e&? Govt Holds Off on Final Rebranding Decision
The federal government has not made a final decision on renaming Ufone to “e&” following its merger with Telenor Pakistan, with consultations among regulatory authorities…
Karachi Gets 189 New 5G Sites as Network Rollout Accelerates
Cellular operators are rapidly accelerating the rollout of next-generation mobile services in Pakistan. Consequently, operators have more than tripled the number of operational 5G sites…
NA Panel Slams PTA and Telecom Firms Over Nationwide Mobile Service Failures
The National Assembly Standing Committee voiced sharp frustration with the telecom regulator after officials admitted that mobile and internet service across the country remains unreliable,…
PTA Blocks 18.2 Million Illegal SIMs, Fines Operators Rs4.2 Billion
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 18.2 million illegal SIMs and imposed penalties worth Rs4.2 billion on cellular mobile operators as part of a…
Ufone & Telenor Pakistan Secure Nine Awards at Dragons of Pakistan 2026
Ufone and Telenor Pakistan have secured nine awards at the Dragons of Pakistan 2026, comprising two Gold, two Silver and five Black Dragons, across Marketing,…
PTA Orders 180-Day Balance Validity & Automatic Reinstatement for Prepaid Users
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has just announced a major relief for cellular subscribers. PTA ha ordered mobile operators to give prepaid users at least…
Jazz Loses Market Share as Zong and Ufone Gain in Pakistan Telecom
Pakistan’s telecommunications sector posted modest market share changes in July 2026 according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Jazz lost ground to competitors Zong and Ufone…
Telecom Operators Invest $178.6 Million for Pakistan’s 5G Rollout
Earlier this year, the government paved the way for the commercial launch of next-generation mobile services in Pakistan. Following the 5G spectrum auction in March…
Pakistan Rolls Out 1,136 5G Sites Across 23 Cities
Pakistan has deployed 1,136 5G sites across 23 cities as of August 4, 2026, according to the latest PTA update. The PTA data shows that…
PTA Tightens Grip on Ufone-Telenor Merger With New Directives
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed the newly merged Ufone-Telenor entity to submit complete details of its legal, financial, administrative, and operational structure, making…
Telecom Tower Attack Leaves Harnai Without Phone and Internet
A telecom tower attack in the Harnai district of Balochistan has knocked out PTCL landline, DSL broadband, and Ufone mobile services, leaving residents and businesses…
PTA Q4 2025 Survey: Jazz Leads as Zong, Ufone, Telenor Miss Service Benchmarks
Pakistan’s telecom operators have stumbled on customer service, and a fresh regulator report lays the failures bare. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s Customer Service Performance Survey…
