PTCL-Telenor merger delay postpones 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan: report 

Competition Commission awaits necessary documents from PTCL, as uncertainty over telecom merger stalls auction process

Eye on the sky: The race to connect Pakistan’s forgotten corners

As satellite internet ventures rise, a new alliance aims to bring Pakistan’s most disconnected regions online before the global competition arrives

Regulatory hurdles, security concerns, and pricing issues delay Starlink’s launch in Pakistan

Satellite internet service awaits approval amid concerns over cost and national security

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

Pakistan hits 200 million telecom subscribers, with 150 million broadband users

To mark the milestone, mobile operators offer 2GB free data and 200 on-net minutes to all users, valid for 24 hours on June 20, 2025

5G rollout set for June as Telecom Ministry finalizes roadmap

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

PTCL appoints new chairman

Zarrar Hasham Khan replaces Azfar Manzoor as chairman amid board changes

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?

Engro makes bold bet on mobile towers as Jazz bows out

The deodar tower deal marks a turning point for Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure

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

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

Telecom sector calls for tax cuts, GST harmonisation to boost affordability and investment

Sector proposes a gradual reduction in withholding tax from 15% to 10% in the upcoming budget

Pakistan’s internet sector struggles under duopoly, industry experts warn

High costs and slow speeds linked to limited competition in broadband market

PTA to block SIM cards linked to deceased individuals from June 30

NADRA provides data to PTA for crackdown on SIM cards in the names of deceased persons amid rising concerns over fraud and crimes

High court rules in favor of FBR, telecom operator liable for Rs22 billion tax on tower asset transfer

Telecom operator transferred tower assets to its subsidiary in 2018 for Rs98.5 billion, recording a gain of Rs75.9 billion, but argued the transaction was exempt from taxÂ