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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…
Zindigi & Zong Launch Z-Wallet: Embedded Banking Reaches Millions in Pakistan
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has officially launched Z-Wallet. This innovative service utilizes a modern embedded-finance model. Consequently, it brings regulated digital financial services directly…
Zong Slips Back Into Mobile Money With Z Wallet, Three Years After Killing PayMax
Zong quietly integrated Z Wallet into the My Zong App, marking the company’s return to digital payments after shutting down PayMax in October 2023. This…
PTA Slaps Rs. 77.8 Million Fine on Zong Over SIM Geo-Fencing Breach
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a massive Rs. 77.8 million fine on Zong Pakistan (CMPak Ltd.). PTA penalized Zong for failing to enforce…
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…
Operators Lag on Fibre Rollout as PTA Pushes 5G Backbone Upgrade
Pakistan’s mobile operators remain well short of the fibre connectivity required for nationwide 5G deployment, with the telecom sector’s overall tower fibreization standing at just…
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…
PTA Fines Zong Rs. 116.7 Million Again Over Illegal SIM Issuance
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) imposed a massive penalty on China Mobile Pakistan (Zong). Specifically, PTA fines Zong Rs. 116.7 million for a second time…
PTA Slaps PKR 116.7 Million Fine on Zong Over Illegal SIM Activations
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a massive penalty of PKR 116.7 million on China Mobile Pakistan (Zong). The regulator found serious regulatory violations…
Stop Paying for Services You Never Wanted: PTA Issues VAS Management Codes for All Operators
PTA has directed all cellular mobile operators to give customers clearer access to their Value Added Services subscriptions through operator-specific USSD codes. Users can now…
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…
iPhone 5G is Officially Live in Pakistan on Zong & Jazz Networks
Apple users in Pakistan can finally experience next-generation mobile speeds. Contrary to widespread industry reports of a delayed 2027 rollout, 5G is now operational for…
