Telecom Reorganization Amendment Bill 2026 Cleared by National Assembly Committee
ISLAMABAD The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Ameen Ul Haque, on Tuesday approved the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Amendment Bill 2026 after conducting a clause-by-clause review. The proposed legislation aims to accelerate the expansion of internet and…
PTA Releases Mobile Network Experience Benchmarking Report in Collaboration with Opensignal
ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with global crowdsourcing platform Opensignal, has released its latest Mobile Network Experience Benchmarking Report, offering a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of mobile service quality across the country. According to the press release, Opensignal…
5G Auction Update: Pakistan Targets March 2026 to Fix “Spectrum Starvation”
Pakistan is preparing to hold its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction in March 2026, as policymakers move to address what industry experts describe as years of “spectrum starvation” that have slowed network performance and broadband growth. Between fiscal years 2022 and…
PTA Orders Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit of Its IT Systems Amid Rising Digital Threats
Islamabad: In a significant move aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital defenses, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to conduct a comprehensive cyber security audit of its critical IT systems and digital infrastructure, according to official documents and an Expression…
Mashreq and Ufone Join Forces to Offer Seamless Digital Telco Services via Mashreq App
Mashreq Pakistan has announced a strategic partnership with Ufone, bringing essential telecom services directly into the Mashreq app. Customers can now top up mobile credit and purchase Ufone bundles without leaving their banking interface, marking a major step in digital…
PTA Makes Toll-Free Calls Truly Free for Mobile Users in Major Consumer Relief Move
Islamabad In a landmark decision aimed at improving consumer convenience and strengthening access to essential services, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that all toll-free (0800) numbers will now be completely free to call from mobile phones, ending a…
Pakistan Puts Starlink Approval on Hold
Islamabad Pakistan has put the approval process for Elon Musk-owned Starlink on hold, delaying the launch of satellite-based internet services in the country amid rising concerns over data security, regulatory control, and shifting global political dynamics. The move reflects Islamabad’s…