Pakistan IT Minister Confirms 5G Pilot in Major Cities Next Week
Islamabad Pakistan is preparing to launch 5G services in major cities within the coming months, Federal IT and Telecom Minister Shiza Fatima announced, highlighting a dramatic increase in the country’s spectrum capacity. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister Fatima credited…
PTA Chairman Announces Record $510 Million Revenue from 5G Auction
Islamabad The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to generate $510 million (PKR 142 billion) from the first two rounds of the country’s historic 5G spectrum auction, PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman said on Thursday. He noted…
5G Auction Concludes Key Bidding for 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz Bands
Islamabad: The second phase of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction has been completed, with telecom operators placing bids for the 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz bands, officials said on Thursday. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), bidding for the 2600…
5G Auction Intensifies as 3500 MHz Bidding Enters Fifth Round
Islamabad The second phase of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction is progressing rapidly, with the bidding process for the 3500 MHz band, a critical frequency for mobile networks, now in its fifth round. Officials said competition among telecom operators remains intense,…
PTA’s 5G Spectrum Auction Enters Fourth Round as Bidding Intensifies
Islamabad: Pakistan’s push toward next-generation connectivity gathered momentum on Thursday as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) continued the second phase of its 5G spectrum auction, with bidding for the 3500 MHz band entering the fourth round. According to officials familiar…
5G Auction Moves to Next Stage as 3500 MHz Bidding Begins
Islamabad The second phase of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction reached a new milestone as bidding for the 3500 MHz band positioning officially commenced on Thursday. The event was inaugurated by Federal IT Minister Shiza Fatima, accompanied by the IT Secretary…
National CERT Launches Real-Time Cyber Monitoring to Protect Government Websites
Islamabad Pakistan has activated a locally developed automated web monitoring system to safeguard its government web infrastructure amid rising cyber threats. The National CERT Directorate announced that continuous surveillance has begun for over 1,500 government websites and applications, allowing real-time…