Pakistan Races Toward 5G Rollout as Mobile Operators Accelerate Network Expansion Ahead of Aug. 14
Telecom firms step up deployment of 5G cell sites as PTA pushes to meet Independence Day infrastructure targets Pakistan has significantly accelerated preparations for the commercial rollout of 5G services, with mobile operators rapidly expanding network infrastructure and activating additional…
Pakistan Plans Nationwide Expansion of One-Window Citizen Service Centres
IT Ministry to introduce unified framework as Islamabad’s Asaan Khidmat Centre expands and new facilities planned across Pakistan The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has decided to develop a nationwide operational framework for Asaan Khidmat Centres, paving the way…
Pakistan’s ICT Exports Hit Record $4.6bn as Digital Economy Sets New Milestone
Annual export remittances rise 20.6%, while ICT sector posts record $3.9bn trade surplus in FY2025-26 Pakistan’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector posted its strongest performance on record in fiscal year 2025-26, with export remittances climbing to an all-time high…
Pakistan Joins Global AI Body as Founding Member, IT Minister Heads to China for WAIC 2026
Shaza Fatima Khawaja to hold talks on AI cooperation, technology transfer and strategic partnerships at Shanghai summit Pakistan has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Organization (WAIO) as a founding member, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen…
PTA Backs Starlink, OneWeb and Amazon Licences to Bridge Pakistan’s Rural Internet Gap
Chairman tells Senate committee satellite internet is critical for motorways and remote regions; licensing framework sent to IT Ministry Pakistan’s telecom regulator has called for the licensing of satellite internet operators, including Starlink, OneWeb and Amazon, to improve connectivity in…
PTA Pushes to Halve eSIM Price as Chairman Warns High Mobile Taxes Could Slow 5G Adoption
Regulator says eSIM cost may fall to Rs1,000–1,500 as talks continue with operators; clarifies handset taxes fall under FBR The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is negotiating with mobile operators to reduce the price of eSIMs by up to 50%, while…
PTA Chief Distances Regulator from Telecom Bill as Senate Grills Jazz Over Poor Network Quality
Chairman says he learnt of controversial telecom amendments on social media; Jazz blames infrastructure hurdles and Right of Way delays The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) distanced itself from a controversial bill proposing amendments to the Pakistan Telecommunication Act during a…