Pakistan Set to Decide on 5G Launch Ahead of Eid as Licences Near Issuance
ISLAMABAD: A key decision on whether Pakistan will roll out 5G services by Eid-ul-Fitr is expected today, as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) awaits final approval from the federal government for licence issuance. Officials said the PTA has finalized all…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Jump Nearly 20% in FY26, Signaling Strong Digital Growth
Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports posted robust growth during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, underlining the sector’s rising contribution to the economy, official data showed. According to the Ministry of IT, IT and IT-enabled services exports…
PTA Likely to Issue 5G Licences to Telecom Operators This Week
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving closer to launching next-generation mobile connectivity as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is expected to issue 5G licences to telecom operators later this week, according to officials familiar with the process. Authorities said the licensing process for…
P@SHA Hails 5G as Catalyst for Rapid Expansion of Pakistan’s IT Export Sector
Islamabad: The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has highlighted the transformative potential of 5G technology, terming it a crucial catalyst needed to exponentially boost the country’s IT exports and digital economy. It is pertinent to note that P@SHA has strongly,…
Jazz Invests PKR 58.7bn in FY25 to Expand Digital Platforms, Strengthen Network Capacity
ISLAMABAD Jazz invested PKR 58.676 billion during FY25 to expand network capacity, strengthen digital platforms, and accelerate its transition into a leading integrated digital service company, JazzWorld, spanning connectivity, fintech, entertainment, insurance, and digital platforms. The investment focused on enhancing…
PTA Stops Monthly Increase in Mobile Package Prices
Islamabad In a move set to impact millions of telecom consumers, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed telecom operators to stop increasing mobile package prices on a monthly basis, introducing stricter rules under the Mobile Tariff Regulations 2025. Officials…
Shiza Fatima Clarifies Mobile Tax is FBR’s, Not IT Ministry’s
Islamabad Federal IT and Telecom Minister Shiza Fatima emphasized the ministry’s ongoing efforts to reduce mobile phone taxes in Pakistan, clarifying that the tax is imposed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), not the IT Ministry or PTA. “Our…