Govt panel meets today to finalise Pakistan’s first 5G spectrum auction
US-based consultancy NERA to present pricing, band allocation and rollout roadmap to Spectrum Advisory Committee
PTA begins licensing VPN providers under reinstated CVAS-Data regime
Users can now access approved VPN services without separate registration; authority issues licenses to multiple companies for lawful, secure VPN use
Pakistan’s 5G rollout faces delay amid litigation, high operational costs
IT minister says spectrum auction may move to January 2026 as sector struggles with taxes, losses
PTCL’s Telenor acquisition: Inside the $400 million merger that reshapes digital competition
The Competition Commission's conditional approval of PTCL's acquisition of Telenor Pakistan marks the telecommunications sector's most consequential consolidation in a decade
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
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?
Countrywide internet slow downs expected as PTCL schedules maintenance
Faulty repeater repair activity on submarine cable may constrict national internet availability
Prime minister greenlights 5G spectrum auction by December 2025, Senate committee toldÂ
Auction Advisory Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, will convene on Monday to review proposals from an international consultant
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 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
5G rollout set for June as Telecom Ministry finalizes roadmap
Spectrum auction scheduled for May; policy reforms to be completed by March
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
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
PM orders fast-tracking of Mobile Virtual Network Operator framework to attract new telecom investments
MVNO policy to offer 15-year licenses for small operators; PTA draft awaits final approval from IT Ministry
Starlink’s Pakistan internet service faces fresh licensing delays
PTA awaits space authority’s permanent registration before full approval