Three firms granted licences to provide VPN services in Pakistan
Authority advises all unlicenced VPN providers to obtain necessary Class Licence promptly to align with regulatory framework
Can Starlink’s Direct to Cell turn the tide for Pakistan’s telecom sector?
Starlink has introduced its latest Direct to Cell technology, what would be its implications for the telecom landscape in Pakistan?
Telecom sector excluded from electricity tariff relief, raises concerns over policy inconsistencies
Telecom companies call for tax reforms and electricity rate parity, citing operational challenges and long-standing issues
Telecom operators call for tax exemptions, reforms in FY25-26 budget
Telecom Operators Association specifically requests exemption from withholding taxes to improve compliance and support sector growth
Supernet wins Rs800mn contract to provide connectivity solutions for major bank
Company to deploy optical fiber, wireless, and satellite-based last-mile connectivity solutions for seamless banking operations across 1,700 branches
PTCL appoints new chairman
Zarrar Hasham Khan replaces Azfar Manzoor as chairman amid board changes
Ufone’s troubles are indeed the government’s problem
As the state-owned telecom operator hemorrhages money, the government deliberately looks away
Pakistan’s internet sector struggles under duopoly, industry experts warn
High costs and slow speeds linked to limited competition in broadband market
PTA faces hurdles in 5G rollout as Senate panel reviews auction plans
Market assessment complete; government advisory body evaluating spectrum allocation
PTCL to hold groundbreaking for Africa-1 submarine cable on Feb 22
$59.5 million project to boost Pakistan’s digital connectivity with global networks
PTA, FIA seize over 7,600 illegal international SIMs in nationwide raids
Eight arrested in Multan; crackdown targets illegal SIM trade across major cities
Pakistan’s locally assembled mobile phone production rose 47% in 2024
A combination of economic recovery, import curbs, and increased taxation on imported phones helped the domestic industry increase production
Can Pakistan get its spectrum strategy straight?
A new GSMA analysis highlights Pakistan's spectrum opportunities
Pakistan’s spectrum delays could cost $4.3bn in GDP losses, warns GSMA
High spectrum costs and unsold bandwidth threaten mobile growth and digital transformation
Starlink’s application still pending security clearance; Chairman PTA
Senate IT committee raises concerns over Musk’s negative remarks about Pakistan