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Qaswar Abbas Zarkani

5G Auction Marks Historic Day for Pakistan’s Digital Future: IT Minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday described the launch of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction as a historic milestone, saying it would usher the country into a new era of advanced connectivity and technological innovation….

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Says 5G Auction Will Enhance Connectivity and Digital Growth

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s efforts to launch the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction had finally materialised, describing the development as a major step toward strengthening the country’s digital economy and technological landscape. Addressing the inauguration…

Pakistan Launches 5G Spectrum Auction in Landmark Step Toward Digital Future

Pakistan formally launched the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction process on Tuesday, marking what officials described as a historic step toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The inaugural ceremony, held at a local hotel in Islamabad, was attended by Finance Minister…

Govt Plans Easy Installment Scheme for 5G Smartphones Ahead of Spectrum Auction

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing a mobile phone leasing policy aimed at making 5G smartphones accessible to a wider segment of the population through affordable monthly installments, officials said during a background briefing on preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G…

PTA to Announce Verdict on Ufone–Telenor Merger on Wednesday

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is expected to announce its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone 4G and Telenor Pakistan on Wednesday after completing the final stage of the regulatory review process, officials familiar with the matter said….

IT Minister Shaza Fatima Briefs Media on Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will hold its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction tomorrow morning, with around 600 MHz of spectrum to be offered to telecom operators, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said during a briefing. The minister said the…

PTA Launches Digital Assistant, Says Affordable 5G Phones Coming Soon

ISLAMABAD: The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, announced that the telecom regulator has launched a digital assistant to help users register complaints and access information related to telecom services. Speaking to reporters, the PTA chief acknowledged that quality…