Banks and Telecome Companies Robbed Rs18 Billion from Customers via SMS Alerts, Senate Committee Questions Pricing
Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Finance has raised serious concerns over banks charging customers up to Rs3.40 per SMS alert, calling for a detailed review of pricing practices. During the committee meeting, lawmakers questioned banking and telecom officials over the…
JazzWorld, VEON Leadership Call on Prime Minister; Reiterate Commitment to Pakistan with USD 1 Billion Investment to Spearhead 5G Rollout
ISLAMABAD JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim, accompanied by VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu and senior leadership, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss Pakistan’s digital transformation, financial inclusion, and next-generation connectivity. The leadership reiterated their continued commitment to Pakistan’s digital…
Parliament Raised Concerns Over Delays in Issuing Satellite Internet Licenses in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD The issue of delayed licensing for satellite internet services has reached Pakistan’s Parliament, with lawmakers expressing concern over the impact on investment and digital connectivity. Senator Sarmad Ali submitted a notice in the Senate, drawing attention to the hold-up…
Big Change in Telecom Coming? Govt Plans Spectrum Sharing to Improve Network Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has decided to formulate a spectrum sharing policy aimed at improving network coverage and connectivity, particularly in underserved and remote areas, officials said. According to sources in the Ministry of Information Technology, a policy framework has been shared…
Zong Expands 5G Footprint to 27 Locations in Islamabad as Rollout Gains Pace
ISLAMABAD Zong has expanded its 5G network to 27 key locations across Islamabad, marking steady progress toward wider next-generation connectivity in Pakistan. The newly activated sites span major commercial hubs, public institutions, and high-traffic zones, including business districts, shopping centres,…
“Unregulated Satellite Internet Flagged as Security Threat as Pakistan Reviews Starlink Entry”
ISLAMABAD, March 27: Pakistan has raised national security concerns over satellite internet services operating beyond government oversight, casting uncertainty over the entry of Starlink into the country. Officials familiar with the process said the company’s licensing is under heightened scrutiny,…
Pakistan Surges Ahead of India, Closes in on Singapore in 5G Race After Landmark Spectrum Auction: GSMA
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has moved ahead of India and edged closer to Singapore in the global 5G race following its recent spectrum auction, according to a report by the GSMA, signalling a major shift in the country’s telecommunications outlook. The multiband…