Pakistan Moves to Safeguard Telecom Connectivity During Monsoon, Activates Nationwide Emergency Response
ISLAMABAD: The government has stepped up efforts to ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services during the ongoing monsoon season, directing mobile network operators to strengthen network resilience and safeguard critical telecom infrastructure against potential weather-related disruptions. The Ministry of Information Technology and…
PTA Tightens SIM Sale Rules, Warns Mobile Operators of Full Liability for Illegal Issuance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has directed all mobile network operators to strictly enforce regulations governing the sale and issuance of SIM cards, making operators fully accountable for every SIM activated on their networks. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said mobile…
Government Reportedly Puts Brakes on ‘e&’ Rebranding of Merged Ufone-Telenor Entity
The government has reportedly halted plans to rebrand the proposed merged entity of Ufone and Telenor Pakistan as “e&”, amid legal and corporate governance concerns over whether the move can proceed before the merger is formally completed. According to informed…
Telecom Tower Attack Disrupts PTCL, DSL and Ufone Services in Balochistan’s Harnai
Telecommunications services were disrupted in parts of Harnai district in Balochistan after attackers targeted a PTCL telecommunications tower, causing significant damage to critical communications infrastructure. According to local sources, the damaged tower was providing PTCL landline, DSL broadband, and Ufone…
Pakistan’s Telecom Consumers Pay Multiple Taxes on Every Mobile Top-Up
Mobile phone users in Pakistan continue to shoulder a significant tax burden on prepaid services, with multiple federal and provincial levies reducing the value of every recharge. A consumer loading PKR 100 in prepaid mobile credit effectively receives only PKR…
Telecom Operators Raise Mobile Package Prices by Up to 33% as PTA Publishes Updated Tariffs
Mobile phone users across Pakistan are set to pay more for call and internet bundles after telecom operators increased prices of several hybrid and data packages by up to 33%, according to updated tariff details published by the Pakistan Telecommunication…
Pakistan Launches Rs708mn ‘Pak Awaaz’ Secure Communication Network for Government Officials
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology has secured approval to launch an indigenous secure mobile communication ecosystem aimed at shielding government communications from escalating cyber threats, officials said Tuesday. The Rs708 million ($2.5 million) “Pak Awaaz” project, approved in principle by…