Most Smartphones in Pakistan Now 5G-Ready as Spectrum Auction Nears
Islamabad: A majority of smartphones currently in use across Pakistan are now compatible with fifth-generation mobile networks, clearing a major hurdle ahead of the country’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, officials at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said. According to PTA…
PTCL Moves to Merge Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, Seeks PTA Approval
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally submitted an application to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking approval to merge Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, marking a major step toward consolidation in the country’s telecom sector, official sources said on…
Ishaq Dar Heads to Dubai to Resolve $800m PTCL Dispute with Etisalat
Dubai: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Dubai on an official visit aimed at breaking a long-running financial deadlock with the United Arab Emirates’ telecom giant Etisalat, involving nearly $800 million linked to the privatisation…
Kaspersky warns phishing dominated cyber scams in 2025
Islamabad: Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned that phishing and scam campaigns remained the dominant cyber threat in 2025, with nearly 89 percent of attacks aimed at stealing login credentials for online accounts. In a report released on Wednesday, Kaspersky…
Pakistan opens final consultation on revised national cybersecurity framework
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has launched a final round of stakeholder consultations on the revised Pakistan Information Security Framework 2025, as the government moves to strengthen protections for the country’s growing digital infrastructure. NCERT said the…
PTA rejects misleading information on smartphone tax relief
Islamabad: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has issued a fresh warning after a misleading message circulating on social media falsely claimed that recent reductions in mobile phone taxes apply only to importers and registered vendors, not individual users. Top officials of the…
PTA, Huawei Conclude 5G Capacity-Building Programme as Pakistan Prepares for Next-Generation Networks
Islamabad, Jan 21, 2026 — Pakistan’s telecom regulator has stepped up preparations for next-generation connectivity after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concluded a specialised capacity-building programme on 5G and fixed networks in collaboration with Huawei Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday….