Has the power crisis finally brought the telecom industry to its knees?

The escalating cost of powering the tower infrastructure has become a hindrance to the progress of telcos, do they have a work around?

PTA receives five proposals for 5G spectrum auction 

Auction process expected to conclude by March 2025 amid industry concerns and internal disagreements within the government

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

CCP engages all stakeholders and regulators in PTCL-Telenor merger 

Key stakeholders are allowed to present their concerns about the potential impact of the merger

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

GSMA urges Pakistan to eliminate high taxes on telecom services 

High taxes and spectrum prices impede Pakistan's digitisation goals: report

Govt projects Rs32.6 billion from 4G/5G licenses in 2024-25 budget

Plans to generate Rs10 billion from mobile handset levy

Govt restricts sharing of lawful interception information by telecom companies

Cabinet approves policy to maintain confidentiality of telecommunication interception data

GSMA opposes FBR’s decision to block SIMs of non-active taxpayers

Global association highlights potential adverse effects on Digital Pakistan and individual rights

Telcos raise concerns over SIM blocking without legal analysis

Operators express reservations under tax compliance measures, citing legal gaps and potential risks to customer access and operator rights

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

PTA rejects FBR’s demand to block 500,000 SIMs

Telecom regulator emphasises the need for a comprehensive assessment before implementation, citing potential adverse effects

FBR’s move to block SIMs of non-filers under scrutiny by PTA

Authority reportedly reviewing bureau's decision, aiming to ensure compliance while protecting telecom consumer interests, amid ongoing discussions with stakeholders

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

IFC approves $400mn debt financing to PTCL for Telenor acquisition

Finalisation of workstreams to sign financing agreements is expected to be completed on or before July 31, 2024