Auctions Spectrum in Dollars, Says PTA Chief; Hopes Over 50% Sale in Upcoming Auction
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday that spectrum auctions are not conducted in U.S. dollars in any country, noting that Pakistan’s previous auctions were dollar-denominated — a move that created financial strain for telecom operators…
5G Bids Open Until Feb 27 as PTA Sets $15 Million Entry Bar
Director General of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Aamir Shehzad, on Tuesday outlined key terms and timelines for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction, stating that bids can be submitted until February 27. Speaking at a media briefing, the DG announced…
PTA to Auction 5G Spectrum in March, Says Chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (Retd.) Hafeez Ur Rehman, announced on Tuesday that Pakistan is set to auction 5G spectrum in March, marking a significant step toward next-generation connectivity in the country. Addressing a press…
P@SHA Pledges Support as Government Launches $1bn AI Development Plan
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has officially endorsed the federal government’s comprehensive strategic framework for artificial intelligence, cementing the IT industry’s commitment to the structural digital transformation outlined at the inaugural Indus AI Summit 2026. Ms. Sahaza Fatima Khawaja,…
PTA Marks Digital Milestone with ITU G5 Regulation Benchmark 2025
Islamabad Pakistan has retained its status as a Fifth-Generation (G5) regulator under the International Telecommunication Union Regulatory Benchmarking Framework, achieving an overall score of 75.77 in the ITU G5 Benchmark 2025. Pakistan first entered the G5 category in 2021 with…
IT Ministry seeks Rs1.67bn for startups, freelancing and digital skills in FY27
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has sought over Rs 1.67 billion for FY2026-27 under three key ongoing projects — Pakistan Startup Fund, Bridge Start Pakistan and e-Rozgaar Pakistan — as part of broader Prime Minister IT support initiatives…
Govt Moves to Resolve Right of Way Hurdles to Accelerate Telecom Expansion
In a major development for Pakistan’s telecom sector, the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has introduced key amendments to address long-standing Right of Way (RoW) bottlenecks that have slowed broadband and fibre optic expansion across the country. According to ministry…