IT Ministry seeks Rs1.67bn for startups, freelancing and digital skills in FY27
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has sought over Rs 1.67 billion for FY2026-27 under three key ongoing projects — Pakistan Startup Fund, Bridge Start Pakistan and e-Rozgaar Pakistan — as part of broader Prime Minister IT support initiatives…
Govt Moves to Resolve Right of Way Hurdles to Accelerate Telecom Expansion
In a major development for Pakistan’s telecom sector, the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has introduced key amendments to address long-standing Right of Way (RoW) bottlenecks that have slowed broadband and fibre optic expansion across the country. According to ministry…
USF Awards Rs3.94bn Broadband Contracts to Digitise Sanghar, Badin
KARACHI: In a major stride toward national digitization, the Honourable Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, and the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication today presided over the Award Signing Ceremony for two mega connectivity projects worth PKR 3.94 Billion…
PTA Finalizes Amendments to NGMS/5G Auction Framework
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has finalized key amendments to the Information Memorandum (IM) for the upcoming Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) and 5G spectrum auction, marking a major step toward accelerating next-generation connectivity and digital transformation across the country. The Pakistan…
Pakistan Warns Against Online Blasphemous Content, Urges Public to Report Violations
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a renewed warning that uploading, sharing, or propagating unlawful and sacrilegious content on the internet and social media platforms constitutes a punishable offence under the laws of Pakistan. In a public advisory campaign…
PTA Holds National Training Program to Promote Safe and Responsible Social Media Use
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with TikTok and the Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA), has conducted a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme aimed at promoting safe and responsible use of social media across the country….
Zong, Samsung Join Forces to Boost 5G-Ready Device Adoption Ahead of Galaxy S26 Launch in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading telecom operator Zong has entered a strategic partnership with Samsung to launch the much-anticipated Galaxy S26 Series, aiming to expand access to 5G-ready devices nationwide. The collaboration introduces a range of customer-focused initiatives, including prebooking opportunities, bundled offers,…