50pc information & telecom sector exports undocumented: Ministry ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, on Friday, revealed that of the total $5... Published 25 Mar, 2023 06:25am
Technology Pakistan can capitalise on youth only if talent is harnessed: IT minister Says 4,000 IT graduates are being trained by PSEB, P@sha and 21 other leading tech companies at cost of Rs590mn Published 20 Mar, 2023 09:49pm
Print Telecom sector: FBR to implement single ST return portal as pilot project ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to implement the single sales tax return portal initially... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:14am
Business & Finance Chinese Group intends to invest $2bn in telecom sector ISLAMABAD: The Sunwalk Group intended to invest $ 2 billion in the telecom sector for the deployment of an optical... Published 15 Mar, 2023 07:02am
Technology CMOs seek moratorium on QoS, USF ISLAMABAD: The Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have demanded moratorium on quality-of-service, roll out ... Updated 02 Mar, 2023 07:40am
Business & Finance Telecom licence price pegged with USD: CMOs warn of ‘digital catastrophe’ ISLAMABAD: The Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) Wednesday gave SOS call to the government and warned that the ... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Business & Finance Companies ordered to take corrective measures: Mobile operators don’t meet key performance indicators: survey ISLAMABAD: The Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have missed most of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) mentioned... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:58am
Business & Finance PTA launches ‘National Telecom Security Operations Centre’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched its National Telecom Security Operations Centre... Published 15 Feb, 2023 06:27am
BR Research Telecoms in 2022 With the December numbers now in, the full-year CY22 analysis of the telecommunications sector does not tell a good... Published 31 Jan, 2023 09:02am
Business & Finance IT and telecom sector: Envoy calls for enhancing cooperation between Pakistan, US ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Wednesday emphasised upon increasing cooperation in information... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance Telecom sector generates record Rs694bn revenues during FY 2021-22 ISLAMABAD: Telecom sector generated record revenues of Rs 694 billion during the financial year 2021-22 compared to... Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am
BR Research Telecoms: the year ahead After navigating a tough year in increasingly challenging operating conditions, what lies ahead for the country’s... Published 23 Dec, 2022 08:46am
Pakistan Dar for resolving outstanding issues between Etisalat, PC ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized of resolving outstanding issues between Etisalat and the... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:32am
Technology Telecom Tower Infrastructure accepts acquisition offer from Pakistan's TPL RMC Acquisition subject to signing of definitive agreements, all necessary corporate approvals, and receipt of relevant regulatory approvals Updated 20 Dec, 2022 05:10pm
Print Jazz’s investment in Pakistan crosses $10.3bn: VEON Group CEO ISLAMABAD: Jazz’s investment in Pakistan has crossed $ 10.3 billion, said VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu. During ... Updated 16 Dec, 2022 11:29am
Technology Taxation-related issues of IT sector: FBR nominates IR Commissioners as focal persons ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), for the first time, nominated Chief Commissioners (Inland Revenue) as... Updated 03 Dec, 2022 11:52am
Print Telecom sector: Ministry takes up WHT issue with Finance Division, FBR ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has taken up the issue of withholding tax on... Updated 24 Nov, 2022 09:41am
Technology Telecom sector seeks critically-needed fiscal space ISLAMABAD: The telecom sector seeks urgent policy interventions from the government to provide critically-needed... Published 18 Nov, 2022 07:35am
Business & Finance PBC, GSMA call for reviewing policies affecting digitisation, connectivity ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and the Global Mobile Industry Association (GSMA) have urged the... Published 13 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Print Revision of tariff: Nepra rejects plea of telecom industry Says 'Value Additions' used in definition of Industry for purpose of applying industrial supply tariff is used in context of value addition through manufacturing or production process Updated 19 Sep, 2022 10:00am
Technology July-March FY21-22: Telecom sector contributes Rs163.3bn to exchequer ISLAMABAD: Telecom sector contributed Rs 163.3 billion to the national exchequer in terms of taxes, regulatory fees,... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
BR Research Interview with Jørgen C. Arentz Rostrup, EVP and Head of Telenor Asia ‘There is also a growing lack of predictability operating in Pakistan, which affects FDI’ Jørgen Rostrup has... Published 30 May, 2022 06:56am
Business & Finance Telecom sector needs to upgrade infrastructure, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Syed Aminul Haque has said that the... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Print Budget proposals: OICCI wants tax rationalization for telecom sector ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has proposed rationalisation of... Published 10 Apr, 2022 05:49am
BR Research Mixed trend for old telecom stars It may not seem as flashy as wireless networks, but fixed-line networks are the backbone of modern ... Updated 08 Mar, 2022 09:54am
BR Research Cellular sector: some gains After witnessing a dip in revenues in FY20 due mainly to the shock of the early months of the pandemic, Pakistan’s... Published 07 Mar, 2022 05:50am
BR Research Jazz: data-driven growth It pays to invest in building some scale. Despite a difficult operating environment, Pakistan’s telecom market... Published 01 Mar, 2022 08:09am
Print Telecom sector: Country not performing well on some key indicators: MoIT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is not performing well on some of the key indicators in the telecom sector including gender gap,... Updated 13 Feb, 2022 10:43am
Print IT minister opposes ban on crypto-currency ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Aminul Haque on Wednesday opposed the... Updated 03 Feb, 2022 09:24am
Print Mini-budget: Coalition partner shows ‘ominous’ signs of rebellion Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque announces to oppose new taxes on the telecom sector in the cabinet Updated 30 Dec, 2021 09:57am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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