Mobile Internet to Be Suspended in Selected Areas on 9th and 10th Muharram Amid Tight Security Measures
ISLAMABAD Authorities have decided to temporarily suspend mobile internet services in selected cities and sensitive areas during the 9th and 10th of Muharram as part of heightened security measures for Ashura processions and gatherings across Pakistan. The temporary shutdowns are…
AJK Internet Blackout Enters Eighth Day, Disrupting Students, Freelancers and Businesses
An internet shutdown in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has entered its eighth consecutive day, severely affecting students, freelancers, businesses, and remote workers who rely on uninterrupted connectivity for education and income generation. The prolonged disruption has sparked growing concern…
Govt Proposes Rs19.58 Billion for IT and Telecom Projects, Prioritises AI, Cybersecurity and Tech Parks
ISLAMABAD The federal government has proposed allocating Rs19.58 billion for Information Technology and Telecommunications projects in the FY2026-27 budget, with a strong focus on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, startup development, and emerging technologies. Budget documents reveal that foreign funding…
Budget 2026-27 Extends IT Tax Relief Until 2029, But Industry Seeks Deeper Reforms
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s technology sector secured a major win in the federal budget for FY2026-27 after the government extended key tax incentives for IT exporters and freelancers until June 2029, providing much-needed policy certainty for one of the country’s fastest-growing export…
PTA QoS Survey Ranks Mobile Operators, Flags Voice and Network Performance Gaps
ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released the results of its Quality of Service (QoS) Survey for the first quarter of 2026, assessing the performance of cellular mobile operators across 18 cities nationwide and highlighting both improvements and persistent…
National Assembly Approves Telecom Reform Bill, Clears Way for Faster 5G and Fiber Expansion
ISLAMABAD The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Pakistan Telecommunication Re-Organization (Amendment) Bill 2025, paving the way for key regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s telecommunications framework and supporting the rollout of next-generation digital infrastructure. The bill was tabled by…
PTA Moves to Curb Unwanted Mobile Charges with Easy VAS Management Codes
ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed all cellular mobile operators to provide subscribers with easier access to information about their active Value Added Services (VAS), in a move aimed at strengthening consumer protection and improving transparency across the…