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Controversial Telecommunication bill: PM body prepares interim report

Published 25 Jun, 2026 06:51am

ISLAMABAD: A high-level committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has prepared its interim report on...

Telecom bill: govt panel rules out access to private property without consent

Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:35pm

Controversy centred on newly introduced provision that proposed fines of up to Rs50mn against property owners, tenants, landlords, or institutions that refuse or obstruct Right of Way access for telecom infrastructure

‘Controversial’ telecom bill: legislators underscore need for clarity

Updated 23 Jun, 2026 01:56pm

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of a high-level committee constituted by the Prime Minister to review the Tele-communication...

PM forms high-level body on Telecom Reorganisation Bill

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:20am

ISLAMABAD: Amid mounting political scrutiny and public concern over property rights, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

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...

NA passes bills related to PIA privatisation, telecom sector

Published 12 Jun, 2026 07:12am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed two bills, which are going to pave the way for the repeal of the...

High mobile taxes slowing Pakistan’s digital growth, report warns

Published 25 May, 2026 10:25pm

Pakistan imposes one of region’s highest tax burdens on mobile internet usage, claims report

Budget 2026-27: GSMA pushes for affordable mobile services, devices

Published 20 May, 2026 06:56pm

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has urged the government to rationalise telecom...

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;...

Govt eyes major tax relief for telecom sector in FY27 budget: sources

Published 18 May, 2026 02:20pm

Pakistan's government plans major tax relief for telecom in the FY2026-27 budget, aiming to boost digital connectivity, affordability, and prepare for 5G deployment.

PBTE conducts placement drive for telecom company

Published 11 May, 2026 05:59am

LAHORE: The Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE), Lahore, has successfully organised a placement drive for a...

First Rs3bn ‘AAA’ rated Green Sukuk launched for telecom sector

Updated 22 Apr, 2026 09:39am

KARACHI: InfraZamin Pakistan Limited, in partnership with Infralectric, a Brillanz Group company, DIB Pakistan...

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...

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...

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 ...

Local manufacturers target 2mn 5G mobile handsets ahead of service launch

Published 28 Jan, 2026 04:40pm

Local assemblers have already manufactured/assembled about 0.5mn 5G-enabled mobile handsets

Issues facing PTCL properties: Dar in Dubai to hold talks with Etisalat

Published 24 Jan, 2026 04:57am

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dubai on Friday on an official visit to...

Billionaire Ambani, telcos spar with Adani’s Mumbai airport on mobile networks

Published 15 Jan, 2026 04:29pm

Navi Mumbai International Airport denied the allegations
Dispute highlights the growing rivalry between India’s two richest men

Telecom operators raise serious concerns over PTA’s Information Memorandum

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 04:15pm

As per IM, telecom operators will be required to undertake aggressive rollout obligations, including the installation of at least 1,000 new cell sites every year

Telecom sector: Senate panel expresses concern over governance issues

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 3	278.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 3	278.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 3	161.34
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 3	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 3	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 3	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 3	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 2	7,483.24
Nasdaq / Jul 2	25,832.67
Dow Jones / Jul 2	52,900.07
India Sensex / Jul 3	77,938.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 3	69,243.68
Hang Seng / Jul 3	23,310.80
FTSE 100 / Jul 3	10,679.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 3	25,779.31
France CAC40 / Jul 3	8,508.07

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 2	17,780
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 3	68.69
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 3	378,031
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 3	4,176.94
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 3	77.12
Petrol/Litre / Jul 4	299.50
Diesel/Litre / Jul 4	311.47

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Jul 3 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	7.98 ▲ 0.96 (13.68%)
Ansari Sug. / Jul 3 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	31.30 ▲ 2.85 (10.02%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jul 3 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	29.88 ▲ 2.72 (10.01%)
Quantum Data Tech. / Jul 3 Quantum Data Technologies Limited(QTECH)	51.87 ▲ 4.72 (10.01%)
Mughal Energy / Jul 3 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	24.73 ▲ 2.25 (10.01%)
Fateh Ind. / Jul 3 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	293.11 ▲ 26.65 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 3 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	179.23 ▲ 16.29 (10%)
IbrahimFibres / Jul 3 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	271.37 ▲ 24.67 (10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 3 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	106.67 ▲ 9.7 (10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jul 3 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	114.95 ▲ 10.45 (10%)

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jul 3 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	24.03 ▼ -2.67 (-10%)
Chashma / Jul 3 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	132.21 ▼ -14.24 (-9.72%)
UBLPakistanETF / Jul 3 UBLPakistan Enterprise ETF(UBLPETF)	30.75 ▼ -2.72 (-8.13%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Jul 3 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	219.97 ▼ -14.2 (-6.06%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 3 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	35.31 ▼ -2.06 (-5.51%)
Sitara Chemical / Jul 3 Sitara Chemical Industries Limited(SITC)	811.04 ▼ -46.47 (-5.42%)
Gammon Pak / Jul 3 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	19.76 ▼ -1.13 (-5.41%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jul 3 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	13.25 ▼ -0.75 (-5.36%)
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 3 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	16.79 ▼ -0.89 (-5.03%)
Next Capital / Jul 3 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	13.11 ▼ -0.69 (-5%)

Stock	Volume
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 3 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	72,948,993 ▼ -0.04
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 3 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	48,406,341 ▼ -0.89
TPL Properties / Jul 3 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	34,286,380 ▲ 0.41
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jul 3 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	27,424,496 ▲ 2.43
Secure Logistics-Trax Group / Jul 3 Secure Logistics-Trax Group Limited(SLGL)	26,707,486 ▲ 0.23
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 3 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	25,865,871 ▲ 0
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 3 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	21,845,437 ▲ 0.11
Lotte Chemical / Jul 3 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	21,059,671 ▲ 0.91
Pak Reinsurance / Jul 3 Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited(PAKRI)	18,996,584 ▲ 0.39
P.T.C.L. / Jul 3 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	16,650,708 ▲ 1.65

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