Friday, January 16, 2026

Mobile manufacturing remained crippled from January to May due to lack of LCs 

PTA’s latest data reveals total mobile sales dipped from 1.334 crore to 52.9 lakh 

Telcos have their valentines month sorted, 5G auction set for February

As the country prepares for its most ambitious spectrum release ever, the stakes couldn't be higher

Veon prepares to sell 20% stake in Jazz through IPO: report

Jazz’s offering has the potential to become one of the largest private sector IPOs in Pakistan

Govt to finally auction 4G services in GB, AJK

'Security-related restrictions have been relaxed and high-speed internet services will be provided to almost all areas of GB and AJK before the end of this year'

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

PTA mandates VPN registration for embassies, banks, IT firms, and freelancers

No directives have been issued to shut down mobile phone services, clarifies PTA chief 

PTA urges expanded bandwidth to tackle rising VPN use, network disruptions

Internet services in Pakistan slow due to submarine cable fault near Qatar; rerouting efforts delayed.

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.

Telecom operators seeks PM’s immediate intervention to fix internet slowdown

Operators warn of Rs12 billion annual loss, including threats to IT exports and national revenue

Huawei delays global launch of foldable phone by three months

HONG KONG: Huawei will delay the launch of its much-touted foldable 5G Mate X smartphone by three months, the latest setback for the company that...

PTA resumes issuance of Class Licenses for data services

VPN providers required to secure licenses for legal operations

PTA announces temporary shutdown of DIRBS for system maintenance this weekend

FBR maintenance to affect device registration services from Saturday night to Sunday evening

PTCL could become a $5 billion company, argues Chase Securities

The brokerage believes the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan will unlock significant consolidation value for the company and boost its market cap past a psychological barrier

PTCL receives PTA nod for Telenor Pakistan, Orion Towers takeover, awaits final corporate clearances

PTA issues NOC for PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers after accepting regulator’s conditions

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?