GSMA Unites Government, Industry to Accelerate Digital Pakistan 2030 Agenda
ISLAMABAD Senior government officials, telecom industry leaders, regulators and international development partners gathered in Islamabad on Monday for the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable, reaffirming their commitment to accelerate the country’s Digital Pakistan 2030 agenda through coordinated reforms and…
HEC, PSEB Join Hands to Launch Pakistan’s First Verified Digital Talent Platform
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken another step towards strengthening its digital economy, with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) signing an agreement to integrate the country’s degree verification system with a new national digital workforce…
Pakistan Moves to Safeguard Telecom Connectivity During Monsoon, Activates Nationwide Emergency Response
ISLAMABAD: The government has stepped up efforts to ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services during the ongoing monsoon season, directing mobile network operators to strengthen network resilience and safeguard critical telecom infrastructure against potential weather-related disruptions. The Ministry of Information Technology and…
Government Forms Committee to Audit NITB Operations Following PM’s Directives
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has constituted a high-level committee to review and audit the affairs of the National Information Technology Board (NITB) following directives issued by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as part of efforts to improve governance and institutional performance….
PTA Tightens SIM Sale Rules, Warns Mobile Operators of Full Liability for Illegal Issuance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has directed all mobile network operators to strictly enforce regulations governing the sale and issuance of SIM cards, making operators fully accountable for every SIM activated on their networks. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said mobile…
Government Reportedly Puts Brakes on ‘e&’ Rebranding of Merged Ufone-Telenor Entity
The government has reportedly halted plans to rebrand the proposed merged entity of Ufone and Telenor Pakistan as “e&”, amid legal and corporate governance concerns over whether the move can proceed before the merger is formally completed. According to informed…
Telecom Tower Attack Disrupts PTCL, DSL and Ufone Services in Balochistan’s Harnai
Telecommunications services were disrupted in parts of Harnai district in Balochistan after attackers targeted a PTCL telecommunications tower, causing significant damage to critical communications infrastructure. According to local sources, the damaged tower was providing PTCL landline, DSL broadband, and Ufone…