ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is expected to announce its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone 4G and Telenor Pakistan on Wednesday after completing the final stage of the regulatory review process, officials familiar with the matter said. Sources said the regulator had initially planned to make theContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will hold its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction tomorrow morning, with around 600 MHz of spectrum to be offered to telecom operators, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said during a briefing. The minister said the government is introducing six new spectrum bands as part ofContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, announced that the telecom regulator has launched a digital assistant to help users register complaints and access information related to telecom services. Speaking to reporters, the PTA chief acknowledged that quality of service remains a challenge in rural areas, mainly dueContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, said the country’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will take place tomorrow at 10:00 am, marking a major step toward next-generation mobile connectivity in Pakistan. Speaking during a technical briefing ahead of the auction, the PTA chief said the purpose of theContinue Reading
A Chinese technology company has introduced an unusual rugged laptop designed to function even in extreme conditions — including underwater use. The device, the Oukitel RG14 Pro developed by Oukitel, appears to be built less for traditional office environments and more for demanding field operations. Running on Windows 11, theContinue Reading
Pakistan has developed a new cybersecurity tool aimed at countering cyber attacks allegedly originating from foreign sources, including India and Israel, according to official sources. The system, described as an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) antivirus, has been deployed across government computer networks to strengthen protection against hacking attempts andContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government may review the current tax structure imposed on smartphones following growing concerns among lawmakers over the heavy device taxes charged by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The issue was raised by members of the National Assembly, prompting the chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance to take upContinue Reading