PTA Plans Action on Unverified SIMs, WhatsApp Access May Be Restricted: Report
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom regulator is reportedly preparing to restrict WhatsApp access on unverified or improperly registered SIM cards as part of a broader crackdown on digital fraud and identity misuse, according to media reports citing official sources. The move, attributed…
Iran Plans ‘Digital Toll Tax’ on Hormuz Internet Cables Amid Global Connectivity Fears
Iran is considering imposing transit and licensing fees on subsea internet cables passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a move that could increase geopolitical tensions and raise concerns over global digital connectivity, according to regional media reports. Iranian military…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Rebound Strongly, Hit Record $423 Million in April
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s IT and telecom export sector staged a strong recovery in April 2026, with monthly export remittances climbing to a record $423 million after a slowdown earlier this year, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of…
Power Crisis Emerges as Biggest Threat to Pakistan’s Telecom Sector, NA Told
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing mounting operational pressure due to unreliable electricity supply, prolonged load-shedding and repeated fiber optic disruptions, according to a written reply submitted to the National Assembly by IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The minister said…
PTA Flags Telecom Operators Over Poor Call Center Response, Emergency Helpline Gaps
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has raised concerns over customer service standards and emergency helpline accessibility after a nationwide survey revealed widespread non-compliance among cellular mobile operators. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said it conducted a comprehensive Customer Service Key Performance Indicator…
Power Cuts, Cable Theft Blamed for Slow Internet as Pakistan Pushes Ahead With 5G Plans
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has blamed persistent power outages, fibre cable theft and infrastructure damage for the country’s slow internet speeds, even as authorities continue promising major upgrades through future 5G expansion. Officials said repeated…
Government Appoints Finance Member to Telecom Appellate Tribunal Following Islamabad High Court Orders
ISLAMABAD The federal government has appointed Muhammad Tanveer Butt as Member Finance of the Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal in compliance with directives issued by the Islamabad High Court, according to an official notification. The appointment has been made under the Telecommunication…