Rising Diesel Costs Disrupt Internet Access for Millions in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD A worsening diesel shortage has begun to cripple Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure, disrupting internet services for an estimated 60 million users nationwide, according to industry sources. Officials within the telecom sector say that between 30 to 40 per cent of…
National CERT Strengthens Cyber Defences with Advanced FIRST Security Training for Officials
Islamabad Pakistan’s cybersecurity preparedness has received a boost as the National CERT Pakistan conducted a specialised training programme aimed at enhancing institutional resilience against evolving digital threats. Focus on Cyber Readiness The training, titled “FIRST Security Training Course”, was held…
Fuel Crisis Pressures Telecom Sector as Operators Seek PTA Approval for Mobile, Internet Price Hike
Islamabad Telecom operators in Pakistan have approached the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority seeking increases in mobile and internet package prices, citing a sharp surge in fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz….
PTA Conducts QoS Surveys in AJK and Gilgit Baltistan, Reviews Mobile Network Performance Across Remote Regions
Islamabad The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has completed joint Quality of Service (QoS) surveys across remote regions of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, assessing mobile network performance during the fourth quarter of 2025. Multi-City Network Audit The assessment covered…
Huawei Pakistan Digital Week 2026 Concludes in Islamabad with Showcase of Innovation and Digital Transformation
Islamabad Huawei Pakistan today concluded its week‑long Digital Week Pakistan 2026, an initiative launched last week to highlight the company’s ongoing contributions to Pakistan’s digital transformation. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including senior government officials, ICT…
Satellite Internet Nears Approval in Pakistan as Regulatory Framework Enters Final Phase
Islamabad Pakistan is on the verge of launching satellite-based internet services, with the regulatory framework entering its final stage of approval, officials confirmed. Final Steps Toward Approval According to the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan, the framework has been…
5G Rollout Faces Setback as Most Smartphones in Pakistan Await Update Patches
Islamabad Pakistan’s much-anticipated 5G rollout is facing early challenges, as the majority of smartphones in the country have yet to receive the required network configuration updates (patches) to fully support the next-generation service. Limited Compatibility So Far Industry sources confirm…