'4G will remain primary mode of internet access for most Pakistanis': Zong's Director Strategy Updated 10 Nov, 2026 03:30pm ‘Zong is building Pakistan’s digital and intelligent future’
Jazz deploys 15.1 Gbps microwave link over single antenna Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:19am ISLAMABAD: Jazz has successfully deployed Pakistan’s first and highest-capacity 15.1 Gbps microwave link over a...
Pakistan’s 5G rollout attracts $178.6mn investment from telecom operators Published 21 Aug, 2026 06:39pm Data shows Jazz invested $59.67 million in 5G rollout up to June 2026, while Zong invested $98.9 million and Ufone an estimated $20 million
5G technology: Zong announces investment programme to upgrade 1,000 sites Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am KARACHI: Following the acquisition of a 5G license, Zong, a subsidiary of China Mobile Limited, has launched a mega...
Cheap data, rising costs put Pakistan’s telecom economics in focus Updated 13 Aug, 2026 03:03pm Telecom industry assessments suggest that Pakistanis are consuming more mobile data than ever at some of the world’s...
PTA says 5G services to launch without immediate price hike Updated 16 Jul, 2026 09:17pm Urges government to rationalise taxes and duties on mobile handsets
Sweeping amendments to telecom laws proposed Updated 19 Jun, 2026 09:25am ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed sweeping amendments to telecom laws that would grant telecom...
Gilgit-Baltistan moves closer to 5G launch Published 21 May, 2026 03:03pm Secures federal approval for 5G test trials
Pakistan’s telecom paradox: taxing the backbone of digital growth Updated 19 May, 2026 06:50am As the federal budget approaches, the question is no longer whether telecom should contribute to national revenues;...
Removal of super tax, rationalisation of WHT on exporters recommended Published 08 May, 2026 06:08am ISLAMABAD: The textile exporters, dairy, telecom, and real estate sector have strongly proposed that Finance Bill...
Microwave is the new fiber: rethinking 5G backhaul Published 03 May, 2026 10:33pm From our most recent Microwave Outlook Report, we project the global backhaul landscape to reach an almost-equal...
AI & 5G lead list: Ericsson outlines steps to accelerate digital economy Published 02 May, 2026 08:03am ISLAMABAD: M/s Ericsson has underscored the transformative role of advanced connectivity, artificial intelligence...
Islamabad Airport launches 5G Published 03 Apr, 2026 07:51am KARACHI: Islamabad International Airport has become the first airport in Pakistan to offer 5G services. According to...
Making Pakistan’s 5G moment work for citizens Updated 25 Mar, 2026 12:55pm Only around 3% of smartphones in Pakistan 5G-enabled, writes JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim
5G auction paves way for tech leap forward: PM Updated 20 Mar, 2026 09:33am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing the public...
PTML (Ufone) enters 5G race with largest share of global standard 3.5GHz spectrum Published 20 Mar, 2026 06:15am KARACHI: Pakistani telecom operator, Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating as Ufone, has formally entered...
NGMS/5G licences’ award today: Jazz showcases 5G readiness to PTA delegation Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am ISLAMABAD: Jazz showcased its 5G readiness to a delegation from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)...
5G rollout: opportunity ahead Published 14 Mar, 2026 04:55am EDITORIAL: After years of delay, the holding of the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction on March 10, resulting in the...
Zong Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:25am ISLAMABAD: Zong, the country’s pioneering technology service enterprise and a subsidiary of the global...
JazzWorld Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:22am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading connectivity provider from JazzWorld, on Tuesday announced that it has secured 190 MHz...
PTML Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:18am ISLAMABAD: Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating under the brand name Ufone, alongside its digital telecom...
5G spectrum auction fetches USD507m Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:30am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday raised USD507 million in its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, selling 480 MHz of...
PTA updates regulatory framework with IM amendments ahead of 5G auction Updated 14 Feb, 2026 02:40pm Reduces uplink speed benchmarks from 25% to 20% of downlink speeds for premium service
Jazz to launch Samsung Galaxy S26 series in Pakistan Published 13 Feb, 2026 06:58am ISLAMABAD: Jazz has partnered with global technology leader Samsung to introduce the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in...
Digital push: Ministry proposes two major initiatives Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:59am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has proposed two major technology ...
Zong signs MoU with ZTE Corporation Published 16 Jan, 2026 07:59am ISLAMABAD: Zong has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZTE Corporation and its authorized distributor,...
PM meets Ericsson delegation Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasised Pakistan’s interest in harnessing Ericsson’s global...
PTA given directive for holding next-gen mobile spectrum auction Updated 08 Jan, 2026 07:20am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has issued policy directive to the Pakistan...
Telecom operators caution govt against ‘rushing’ for 5G auction Published 07 Jan, 2026 07:21am ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan prepares to auction 5G spectrum, Telecom Operators Association of Pakistan Chairman Aamir...
Will 5G actually improve internet access for ordinary Pakistanis? Published 06 Jan, 2026 04:05pm Technology introduction by itself does not transform societies