The PTA is at odds with long distance operators. What does it mean for your connectivity?
A regulatory battle between the PTA and the LDI operators may not yield good results for the public, but what is the battle all about?
Tax dispute between provinces and telecom operators escalated to SIFC for resolution Â
LDI operators challenge provincial taxes on international voice services; Ministry of IT seeks legal clarity
PTCL seeks PTA approval for acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers
Competition Commission conducts Phase-II review to assess market impact
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 auctionÂ
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 mergerÂ
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 servicesÂ
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