Flood-Damaged Telecom Infrastructure Behind Slow Internet in AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD The causes of persistent internet slowdowns and telecom service disruptions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan have come to light, with official documents revealing that critical communications infrastructure damaged by floods and heavy rains last year has…
IT Ministry Seeks Major Tax Relief Package to Spur Telecom Investment, Accelerate 5G Rollout
ISLAMABAD The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed a wide-ranging package of fiscal incentives for Pakistan’s telecom sector, including exemption from withholding tax, lower import duties on telecom equipment and reduced taxes on mobile handset components, in…
5G Auction to Boost Internet Speeds, PTA Tells Parliamentary Panel
ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication that the upcoming 5G spectrum auction is expected to significantly improve internet speeds and enhance the quality of digital services across the country….
National Assembly IT Panel Criticises Delays in Karachi IT Park Project, Seeks Swift Action
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over delays in the development of the Karachi IT Park project, describing the slow progress on the flagship initiative as a matter of concern for the country’s technology…
Chairman Committee Recommends PTA to Issue Show-Cause Notices to Jazz, Zong, Ufone Over Poor Service Nationwide
ISLAMABAD The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Tuesday recommended that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issue show-cause notices to major mobile operators, including Jazz, Zong and Ufone, over persistent complaints of poor service quality across…
Pakistan’s Internet and Mobile Services at Risk as Criminals Target Telecom Towers Across Pakistan 330 Cases Reported
Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure is facing mounting challenges as officials revealed that hundreds of theft incidents targeting mobile network sites have disrupted connectivity and caused significant financial losses. During a meeting of the IT committee, officials from the Universal Service Fund…
Internet Slowdowns and Call Drops Rise as Telecom Towers Face Power Shortages
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has warned that prolonged power outages are severely affecting mobile and internet services across the country, as officials told a Senate committee that up to eight hours of load shedding has become unsustainable for telecom operators. During…