New undersea cable to boost Pakistan’s internet capacity by 24 terabytes
Cable will connect Pakistan with the African region; four more cables planned
Pakistan imports mobile phones worth Rs158 billion in five months
Mobile phone imports drop 7.52% in July-Nov FY25 as local production surgesÂ
The telecom sector flourished in a tumultuous year for the economy
The telecom sector's 2024 performance data reveals an industry on the cusp of transformation
PTA resumes issuance of class licenses for data services
VPN service providers required to obtain licenses
PTA resumes issuance of Class Licenses for data services
VPN providers required to secure licenses for legal operations
PTA clarifies no VPNs blocked, no plans for future restrictions
Telecom sector sees 81% 3G/4G coverage as broadband users rise
Has Jazz finally broken the jinx on the sale of Deodar?
Jazz's tower divestment strategy has found a potential savior in Engro
Telecom operators set critical conditions for 5G launch in Pakistan
Local currency payments, staggered payment plans, reduced taxes, and adequate spectrum availability in the 2600 MHz band are among key demands
80,000 SIMs blocked for spreading fake news , NA toldÂ
Govt plans law amendments, measures include VPN registration, joint task force, and public awareness campaign to curb misinformation, says Parliamentary Secretary for Cabinet Division
Falling interest rates, inflation, and macro stability drive Veon deal, says Engro’s Samad Dawood
Under the partnership, Engro will pay Jazz, Veon’s digital operator in Pakistan, $188 million and will guarantee the repayment of Deodar’s intercompany debt of $375 million
Why is Jazz handing over its towers to Engro?
Jazz has finally found a buyer for its 10,000 plus towers in Engro connect; but why is Engro better suited to run these towers?
PTA mandates VPN registration for embassies, banks, IT firms, and freelancers
No directives have been issued to shut down mobile phone services, clarifies PTA chiefÂ
NA standing committee questions PTCL’s authority to sell propertiesÂ
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, BalochistanÂ
Telecom services halted to ensure public safety and security amid recent violent incidents, announces PTAÂ
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