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…
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…
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…
Telecom Operators Submit Data as Government Reviews Industrial Power Tariff for Sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom operators have submitted detailed data to a government joint task force as authorities examine a proposal to shift the sector from commercial to industrial electricity tariffs, industry sources said. The task force had sought information from telecom…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign Key Cybersecurity Cooperation Agreement
RIYADH Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity and protect cyberspace and critical national interests of both countries. The agreement was signed between Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) and Pakistan’s…
PTA Fines Jazz Rs38.9 Million Over Corporate SIM Verification Lapses
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has imposed a Rs38.9 million fine on Jazz for failing to comply with mandatory regulatory requirements governing the issuance, verification, activation and monitoring of corporate SIMs. The enforcement order, issued under Section 23 of…