Pakistan’s telecom sector hits 200 million subscribers, Rs1 trillion revenue in FY2024-25
Sectoral investments rise to $838 million, telecom coverage expanded beyond 92% broadband penetration exceeds 60%
Telecom industry flags compatible device gap, pricing risks ahead of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction
Industry warns fewer than 3 million 5G smartphones, high import costs and foreign-currency spectrum pricing could restrict adoption
Telecom operators urge PIA-style reforms, rupee-based pricing for upcoming spectrum auction
Industry says pragmatic policy design is critical for expanding digital connectivity and supporting economic growth
PTCL receives PTA nod for Telenor Pakistan, Orion Towers takeover, awaits final corporate clearances
PTA issues NOC for PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers after accepting regulator’s conditions
PTA announces temporary shutdown of DIRBS for system maintenance this weekend
FBR maintenance to affect device registration services from Saturday night to Sunday evening
PTCL could become a $5 billion company, argues Chase Securities
The brokerage believes the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan will unlock significant consolidation value for the company and boost its market cap past a psychological barrier
Major global satellite operators await Pakistan’s approval to launch broadband services: report
Low Earth Orbit internet firms seek clearance from Space Activities Board as weak infrastructure, spectrum shortages and RoW hurdles slow digital expansion
NA panel reprimands PTA over slow internet, orders nationwide quality survey
Standing Committee on IT told only 273 MHz spectrum available against rising demand; govt plans auction of 600 MHz ahead of 5G rollout
Govt panel meets today to finalise Pakistan’s first 5G spectrum auction
US-based consultancy NERA to present pricing, band allocation and rollout roadmap to Spectrum Advisory Committee
PTA begins licensing VPN providers under reinstated CVAS-Data regime
Users can now access approved VPN services without separate registration; authority issues licenses to multiple companies for lawful, secure VPN use
PM orders fast-tracking of Mobile Virtual Network Operator framework to attract new telecom investments
MVNO policy to offer 15-year licenses for small operators; PTA draft awaits final approval from IT Ministry
Pakistan’s 5G rollout faces delay amid litigation, high operational costs
IT minister says spectrum auction may move to January 2026 as sector struggles with taxes, losses
Countrywide internet slow downs expected as PTCL schedules maintenance
Faulty repeater repair activity on submarine cable may constrict national internet availability
PTCL’s Telenor acquisition: Inside the $400 million merger that reshapes digital competition
The Competition Commission's conditional approval of PTCL's acquisition of Telenor Pakistan marks the telecommunications sector's most consequential consolidation in a decade
Infralectric launches Pakistan’s first Rs3 billion Green Sukuk for telecom sector
Green Sukuk launch and successful completion of the AI-powered Energy Storage project highlight the transition towards sustainable telecom infrastructure in Pakistan
