Elon Musk’s Starlink network suffers rare global outage
Internal software failure causes global Starlink outage for 2.5 hours, affecting tens of thousands of users; speculation includes software update or cyberattack as potential causes
Airlink’s earnings outlook slashed as mobile demand softens
Mobile phone assembler, recently a favourite of investors, has come under pressure after changes to its tax regime
PTCL-Telenor merger delay postpones 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan: reportÂ
Competition Commission awaits necessary documents from PTCL, as uncertainty over telecom merger stalls auction process
Universal Service Fund approves two Optical Fiber Cable projects worth Rs5.65 billion
Projects to cover a total of 940 kilometers in Sanghar and Jhang districts
Eye on the sky: The race to connect Pakistan’s forgotten corners
As satellite internet ventures rise, a new alliance aims to bring Pakistan’s most disconnected regions online before the global competition arrives
PTA to block SIM cards linked to deceased individuals from June 30
NADRA provides data to PTA for crackdown on SIM cards in the names of deceased persons amid rising concerns over fraud and crimes
Pakistan hits 200 million telecom subscribers, with 150 million broadband users
To mark the milestone, mobile operators offer 2GB free data and 200 on-net minutes to all users, valid for 24 hours on June 20, 2025
High court rules in favor of FBR, telecom operator liable for Rs22 billion tax on tower asset transfer
Telecom operator transferred tower assets to its subsidiary in 2018 for Rs98.5 billion, recording a gain of Rs75.9 billion, but argued the transaction was exempt from taxÂ
Regulatory hurdles, security concerns, and pricing issues delay Starlink’s launch in Pakistan
Satellite internet service awaits approval amid concerns over cost and national security
Telecom sector calls for tax cuts, GST harmonisation to boost affordability and investment
Sector proposes a gradual reduction in withholding tax from 15% to 10% in the upcoming budget
Engro makes bold bet on mobile towers as Jazz bows out
The deodar tower deal marks a turning point for Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure
PTCL once again sees rising revenues and sinking profits. But is there a twist?
Every year, PTCL puts out an annual report that is painfully predictable. Their revenues increase and profits sink. But this year, one of their biggest liabilities, Ufone, has seen an improvement. What has changed?
Telenor expresses concern over declining customer base due to delays in PTCL acquisition of its Pakistan operations
Regulatory approvals for the divestment of Telenor Pakistan have taken longer than anticipated, acquisition expected in the second half of 2025, says Telenor International
GSMA urges Pakistan to cut telecom taxes to enhance affordability and sector growth
GSMA calls for a more balanced tax framework in the upcoming budget to support mobile services and network investments in Pakistan
Starlink’s Pakistan internet service faces fresh licensing delays
PTA awaits space authority’s permanent registration before full approval