Poor Mobile Service in Rajanpur, DG Khan Sparks Alarm as MNA Ammar Leghari Calls Out Telecom Operators
The issue of poor mobile phone services in Punjab’s southern districts came under scrutiny as a member of the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom raised concerns over the failure of telecom companies to expand their networks in…
Poor Internet Connectivity: Why Local-Level Fibre Internet Could Be Pakistan’s Next Big Solution
Introduction Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its digital development. With a population exceeding 240 million, the country represents one of South Asia’s largest and most promising digital markets. Yet, beneath the surface of urban progress lies a stark…
Pakistan’s Poor Mobile Service Under Fire as PTA Admits Nationwide Connectivity Problems
ISLAMABAD: The poor quality of mobile services and internet connectivity across Pakistan came under scrutiny at a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication, chaired by Amin-ul-Haq, as lawmakers pressed the telecom regulator over persistent complaints…
Gates Foundation, Pakistan Move to Deepen Cooperation on AI, Data and Health Tech
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja held talks with a high-level delegation from the Gates Foundation, with both sides agreeing to explore stronger cooperation in artificial intelligence, data systems, health technology, financial inclusion and capacity…
Government Prepares New Draft of Telecom Reorganisation Amendment Bill
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has prepared a new draft of the Telecom Reorganisation Amendment Bill, incorporating recommendations made by a committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to review contentious provisions of the legislation, sources said….
VEON, JazzWorld Reaffirm Commitment to Pakistan’s Digital and Economic Growth
ISLAMABAD: Senior leadership of VEON Group and JazzWorld has reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan’s digital transformation and economic growth, with a high-level delegation holding discussions with key government and regulatory officials on connectivity, digital infrastructure, investment and financial inclusion. The…
Birth Certificate at Your Doorstep? ‘Digital Pakistan’ Promise Tested as Citizens Are Still Forced to Visit Government Offices
Pakistan’s push towards a digitally connected state is facing questions over how effectively online government services work from end to end, after a citizen’s attempt to obtain his father’s death certificate turned into a prolonged cycle of online applications, failed…