An unprotected digital frontier Updated 20 Oct, 2026 05:41am EDITORIAL: A new report by the IMF and the World Bank has put a startling figure on the price Pakistan is paying for...
Telcos seek ‘industrial power tariff’: Investment in 5G networks, AI-ready data centres at risk Published 18 Oct, 2026 04:53am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s major telecom operators have sought the government’s intervention to extend the industrial...
Ufone-Telenor merger: Proposed re-branding ignites considerable controversy Updated 27 Jul, 2026 09:25am ISLAMABAD: The government has allegedly put the brakes on a proposed plan to re-brand the merged Ufone-Telenor...
Pakistan’s limited internet infrastructure raises DDoS risk Published 02 Apr, 2026 02:29pm Pakistan’s dependency on limited submarine cable landing stations and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) is emerging as...
Steep increases in SMS charges: Banks, telecom operators directed to submit cost breakdown Published 02 Apr, 2026 07:39am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday expressed serious concern over steep...
International investors to be facilitated: PM Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:03am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan is committed to facilitating international...
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...
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...
5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10 Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:11am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10, 2026, with major telecom ...
PTA set to hold 5G spectrum auction on March 10 Published 18 Feb, 2026 06:49pm PTA chairman Hafeez ur Rehman says improved connectivity critical for achieving Digital Pakistan, cashless economy objectives
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 ...
Telecommunications sector: ‘12.79pc of users encountered web-threats; 20.76pc faced on-device threats’ Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am ISLAMABAD: A leading cybersecurity company on Friday disclosed that 12.79 percent of users in the telecommunications...
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...
Pakistan’s telecom sector faces Rs152bn revenue decline in FY25 Updated 20 Nov, 2025 11:46pm Telecom operators grapple with rising operational costs, heavy taxation, and deteriorating consumer purchasing power
BR RESEARCH: FDI slips again Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:26am Foreign Direct Investment weakened further in Oct-25, adding to concerns about Pakistan’s investment climate despite...
‘Telecom operators lack contingency planning’ Published 09 Sep, 2025 06:03am ISLAMABAD: Despite repeated concerns over pricing, delays, and the impact of ongoing industry mergers, telecom...
CCP’s Appellate Tribunal upholds penalty against telecom operators for non-competitive practice Updated 19 Aug, 2025 04:25pm LDI revenues 'jumped 308%', from $8.37 million to $59 million
PTA directs uninterrupted services amid rain relief efforts Published 23 Jul, 2025 07:46am ISLAMABAD: As flash floods and landslides wreak havoc across parts of Pakistan due to the ongoing monsoon spell, the...
Telecom subscribers surpass 200 million in Pakistan Published 19 Jun, 2025 07:41pm Telecom subscribers have crossed 200 million in the country, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on...
IHC affirms tax department’s stance in Rs59.3bn tower business transaction Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:28pm A Division Bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), led by Justice Babar Sattar, has delivered a ruling in favour of...
Auction for 5G: Consultancy firm NERA backs telecom operators’ demands Updated 26 Dec, 2024 03:38pm ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Research Associates Inc (NERA) – US-based international consultancy firm hired for...
Telecom operators set prerequisites for launch of 5G Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am ISLAMABAD: Telecom operators have set prerequisites including local currency payments, staggered payment plans, and...
Jazz to completely phase out 3G services by Nov Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am ISLAMABAD: In a significant move for Pakistan’s digital landscape, Jazz is set to become the first telecom ...
NOC process for telecom operators: MoITT launches RoW one-window operation Published 09 Sep, 2024 07:03am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has introduced the Right of Way ...
Telecom operators begin comprehensive cybersecurity audit Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am ISLAMABAD: Telecom operators have started a comprehensive cybersecurity audit aimed at ensuring the security of the...
Cases of telecom operators: President upholds FTO’s decision Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:33am ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has upheld the decision of Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) regarding cases of...
11,252 SIM cards of non-filers blocked so far Updated 24 May, 2024 09:17am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far blocked 11,252 SIMs of non-filers of income tax returns....
Blocking SIM cards of non-filers: JWG constituted to streamline process Updated 18 May, 2024 08:41am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a Joint Working Group (JWG) of tax officials and...