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

5G rollout set for June as Telecom Ministry finalizes roadmap

Spectrum auction scheduled for May; policy reforms to be completed by March

Vivo and Huawei overtake Apple as top smartphone sellers in China

The 17% drop marks Apple’s largest-ever annual sales contraction in China, with declines in all four quarters, including a 25% fall in the final quarter

Delay in CCP decision on Telenor-PTCL merger poses risks to 5G launch timeline: report

Litigation over 140 MHz spectrum and merger uncertainty may derail April 2025 target for 5G rollout