Pakistan lawmakers seek fresh review of Islamabad tree-cutting as CDA offers independent inquiry

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman on Tuesday offered an independent inquiry into the ongoing tree-cutting drive in Islamabad, telling lawmakers that the removals were carried out on the recommendation of the Ministry of Health, amid growing public and political concern over environmental impacts. The issue was discussedContinue Reading

Pakistan Launches $4.1 Million Broadband Projects to Expand Digital Access in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad, Jan 21, 2026 Pakistan has taken a fresh step toward expanding digital connectivity in underserved areas as the Universal Service Fund (USF) and telecom operator Jazz signed agreements worth Rs1.16 billion ($4.1 million) to roll out high-speed broadband services across nine districts in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials saidContinue Reading

5G Bids Open Until Feb 27 as PTA Sets $15 Million Entry Bar

Islamabad, Jan 21, 2026 — Pakistan’s telecom regulator has stepped up preparations for next-generation connectivity after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concluded a specialised capacity-building programme on 5G and fixed networks in collaboration with Huawei Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday. The training, held at PTA headquarters in Islamabad, focused onContinue Reading

Pakistan expands high-speed mobile broadband in Punjab, KP under Digital Pakistan push

Islamabad: Pakistan has signed four new projects worth Rs1.16 billion ($4.1 million) to expand higho-speed mobile broadband services across selected districts in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as the government accelerates efforts to close the digital divide and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The agreements were signed between the Universal ServiceContinue Reading