PTA mandates VPN registration for embassies, banks, IT firms, and freelancers

No directives have been issued to shut down mobile phone services, clarifies PTA chief 

NA standing committee questions PTCL’s authority to sell properties 

Standing Committee on IT and Telecom argues PTCL board does not hold ownership of the company

Mobile, internet services suspended in several districts of KP, Balochistan 

Telecom services halted to ensure public safety and security amid recent violent incidents, announces PTA 

Zong had the headstart in 4G internet. How did it fall behind?

The race to become the dominant provider of mobile broadband internet has been intense from the start, but the initial leader has given up its crown to Jazz

Supernet awarded 20-year Fixed Local Loop licenses by PTA 

Company gains expanded rights to deploy infrastructure and boost revenues  

RoW One-Window Operation launched to speed up NOC process for telecom operators

Initiative will minimize paperwork, eliminating unnecessary delays in approvals and allow telcos to apply online for NOCs 

The PTA is at odds with long distance operators. What does it mean for your connectivity?

A regulatory battle between the PTA and the LDI operators may not yield good results for the public, but what is the battle all about?

Tax dispute between provinces and telecom operators escalated to SIFC for resolution  

LDI operators challenge provincial taxes on international voice services; Ministry of IT seeks legal clarity

PTCL seeks PTA approval for acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers

Competition Commission conducts Phase-II review to assess market impact

Has the power crisis finally brought the telecom industry to its knees?

The escalating cost of powering the tower infrastructure has become a hindrance to the progress of telcos, do they have a work around?

PTA receives five proposals for 5G spectrum auction 

Auction process expected to conclude by March 2025 amid industry concerns and internal disagreements within the government

Telecom operators seeks PM’s immediate intervention to fix internet slowdown

Operators warn of Rs12 billion annual loss, including threats to IT exports and national revenue

CCP engages all stakeholders and regulators in PTCL-Telenor merger 

Key stakeholders are allowed to present their concerns about the potential impact of the merger

Veon prepares to sell 20% stake in Jazz through IPO: report

Jazz’s offering has the potential to become one of the largest private sector IPOs in Pakistan

GSMA urges Pakistan to eliminate high taxes on telecom services 

High taxes and spectrum prices impede Pakistan's digitisation goals: report