Pakistan to Auction 200% More Spectrum to Fix Slow Internet
Islamabad In a major push to address rising internet demand and improve mobile broadband quality, the federal government has decided to auction more than 200 percent additional telecom spectrum, Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja told the…
PTCL Submits Telenor–Ufone Merger Plan to PTA
Islamabad Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally submitted an application to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking approval for the merger of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, marking a major step toward consolidation in the country’s telecom sector, official sources…
IT Minister Meets PTCL, Etisalat CEOs to Discuss Telecom Development
Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Khawaja held a high-level meeting with Khalifa AlShamsi, CEO of Etisalat International, and Hatem Bamatraf, CEO of PTCL, to review key developments in Pakistan’s telecom sector and ongoing digital infrastructure initiatives. Officials discussed…
How Nayatel’s Dark Fiber Is Giving Enterprises Greater Control Over Their Networks
For many enterprises, managing digital infrastructure has become increasingly complex as businesses rely more heavily on cloud services, data-intensive applications and real-time connectivity. Shared internet connections, often prone to congestion and inconsistent performance, can struggle to meet these growing demands….
Beware: PTA Warns Against Foreign and Illegal SIM Cards Security Risks in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to citizens against using illegal or foreign SIM cards, highlighting potential security threats, financial losses, and legal consequences. In an official advisory, PTA cautioned that calls and messages made through…
Zong, Pak-EPA Lead Urban Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad
Islamabad Zong CMPak Ltd, in partnership with the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), has carried out a large-scale plantation drive across key green sites in the federal capital, reinforcing efforts to promote urban sustainability and climate resilience. The initiative saw…
PTA has announces spectrum auction for Next-Generation 5g Mobile Services in Pakistan
Islamabad: Pakistan will auction spectrum for next-generation mobile services, including 5G, on March 10, 2026, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Tuesday, setting a clear timeline for the country’s entry into high-speed mobile connectivity. The regulator said the schedule…