Three mobile phone companies to set up manufacturing plants in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As the government has introduced tax incentives for assembling/manufacturing of mobile phones through the recently issued presidential order, at least three...
Telenor finally packs up shop from Pakistan, what all will change?
With PTCL acquiring Telenor Pakistan, who is set to benefit the most from the deal?
Etisalat mulling new CEO for PTCL; Ufone likely to merge with national telecom operator
LAHORE: Emirates Telecommunication Group Company (Etisalat) is mulling to replace the incumbent CEO of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Rashid Khan, for...
Customs duty exemption on imported phones removed
ISLAMABAD: The customs duty exemption that was previously available on bringing one imported phone to Pakistan has been removed, as per the...
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?
PTCL launches first neutral internet exchange
Exchange is poised to become a pivotal hub for regional connectivity, facilitating the localisation of global content
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
British executive Matthew Wilsher confirmed as PTCL CEO
Wilsher headed Etisalat Nigeria as CEO during a debacle that led to Etisalat Group’s departure from African country
CCP flags PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan as potential threat to telecom competition
In its investigation, commission concludes reduced competition likely lead to adverse outcomes for consumers, such as higher prices or diminished choice and quality of services
Jazz has been trying to sell its towers for seven years. Why do they keep failing?
The first attempt to sell their towers and go asset light fell through in 2018. A second deal was struck in 2022 and has continued to drag along with no updates
Huawei applies to trademark its own operating system after US ban
LIMA/SHANGHAI: China's Huawei has applied to trademark its "Hongmeng" operating system (OS) in at least nine countries and Europe, data from a...
Engro makes bold bet on mobile towers as Jazz bows out
The deodar tower deal marks a turning point for Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure
Telenor expresses concern over declining customer base due to delays in PTCL acquisition of its Pakistan operations
Regulatory approvals for the divestment of Telenor Pakistan have taken longer than anticipated, acquisition expected in the second half of 2025, says Telenor International
Facebook suspends app pre-installs on Huawei phones
New Huawei phones will no longer be able to have Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram apps pre-installed
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc is no...
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