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

Regulatory delays hold up satellite internet providers’ entry into Pakistan

Multiple government agencies still need to finalise regulatory procedures, leaving companies like Starlink and OneWeb waiting to launch operations in the country.

Pakistan’s 5G mirage: The spectrum gamble threatening digital dreams

Telecom sector grows restless as auction delays reveal regulatory shortcomings

Telenor celebrates AI Day, highlights AI-driven innovation

Event highlights Telenor’s journey to becoming an AI-First organization with keynotes, panel discussions, and local AI projects

Pakistan risks $4.3 billion in economic losses over five years due to delay in spectrum auction, warns GSMA

Julian Gorman of GSMA urges government to remove legal hurdles, warning that a delay in the spectrum auction could derail Pakistan’s $25 billion IT export target

Prime minister greenlights 5G spectrum auction by December 2025, Senate committee told 

Auction Advisory Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, will convene on Monday to review proposals from an international consultant

Senate body told no evidence of cartelisation in telecom sector

PTA chief says Jazz raised tariffs by 19% in 2024 with approval, and any excess beyond limits will be refunded to customers

PTA denies overcharging claims, defends Jazz tariff adjustments

Telecom regulator clarifies audit report discrepancies, reaffirms commitment to fair practices

ECC approves first update to radio-based service charges since 2001

PTA to implement new fees for spectrum licenses and communications services

Audit report uncovers Rs3.54 billion irregularities in SCO, telecom sector violations

Report highlights procurement issues, overpayments in SCO, misconduct by PTCL, overcharging by Jazz, and unresolved Rs53.54 billion case of Zong’s illegal spectrum use

Audit reveals Jazz overcharged subscribers by Rs6.58 billion in FY24

PTA accused of weak oversight as comparative analysis shows that Jazz charged higher-than-approved rates across multiple bundles

Pakistan fast-tracks efforts for 5G rollout with revamped spectrum auction advisory committee

Ministry of Information Technology speeds up 5G implementation, briefs Economic Coordination Committee, addressing spectrum usage gaps and telecom policy reforms

PTCL briefs CCP on business plan amid ongoing Telenor Pakistan acquisition

PTCL outlines proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers; CCP seeks further clarification on competition and consumer impact

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