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Shaza Fatima Confirms Major Telecom Recovery Progress
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, said telecom recovery teams have restored 90% of towers that went down during the floods.…
PTCL Audit Reveals Rs624 Million Loss Over Project Delays
The Auditor General of Pakistan has flagged serious concerns over a PTCL project that resulted in Rs624.8 million in losses due to delays and uncollected…
PTCL Project in Quetta Under Scrutiny After Audit Findings
The Universal Service Fund (USF) project awarded to PTCL in Quetta has come under scrutiny after an official audit flagged several compliance and procedural irregularities.…
USF Pakistan Faces Cash-Flow Hurdles Despite Funds
The Universal Service Fund (USF Pakistan), despite holding substantial funds on its books, is grappling with cash-flow challenges that hamper its operations, the Asian Development…
Government Advances Digital Connectivity in KP with Rs. 9.5 Billion USF-Funded Telecom Projects
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has allocated Rs. 9.5 billion over the past three and a half fiscal years (2021-2025) to enhance telecommunication services in…
GDIP, USF, and PTA Join Forces to Bridge Pakistan’s Digital Divide
At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP) announced a series of new commitments in partnership with Pakistan’s Universal Service…
Senate Committee Calls for Improved Motorway Internet Services and Telecom Reforms
Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, under the leadership of Senator Palwasha Khan, convened a key meeting to evaluate Pakistan’s 5G action…
USF Blames Security Situation for Balochistan Network Issues
ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) has attributed ongoing Balochistan network issues to security challenges in the region, affecting telecom service delivery. During a recent…
PTCL and Ufone Secure Majority Share of Rs77Bn from USF Subsidies
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone have secured a significant portion of around Rs77 billion, accounting for 54 percent of the total Rs141.66…
Govt Extends Azfar Manzoor’s Tenure as Chairperson of Special Technology Zones Authority
ISLAMABAD: The government has granted extension Chairperson, Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), to Azfar Manzoor. Manzoor, a BS-21 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, is presently…
PTA to Begin Issuing Fixed Satellite Service Licences in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is preparing to issue licences for Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in Pakistan, aiming to enhance satellite-based communication services within…
IT Ministry Working on Automated System for Streamlining Right of Way Approvals
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) is developing a new online automated system to simplify the process for telecom operators in obtaining Right…
USF approves high-speed internet service projects worth Rs11.5 billion
The Universal Service Fund (USF) Board has approved a total of ten projects worth Rs11.5 billion to provide high-speed internet and optical fiber services to…
