Senate Panel Reviews 5G Auction Plans as PTA Confirms $45m Pre-Bid Deposits
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication, chaired by Amin-ul-Haque, on Wednesday reviewed preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction, with the telecom regulator confirming that all three major operators have deposited mandatory pre-bid guarantees. Opening the session,…
PTA Launches WhatsApp-Based Digital Assistant for Telecom Consumers
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday launched a WhatsApp-based “PTA Digital Assistant” aimed at facilitating telecom consumers through quick access to regulatory guidance and complaint procedures. The digital service, accessible via WhatsApp at 03150055055, provides menu-driven options to help…
Ufone, Zong Deposit $30m as 5G Auction Set for March 10
Two leading telecom operators, Ufone and Zong, have deposited $15 million each as mandatory pre-bid earnest money with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) ahead of the country’s much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction scheduled for March 10, industry sources said. The combined…
Telecom Revenue Surges 31.6% in Three Years, Senate Told
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22, 2026 — Pakistan’s telecom sector recorded a 31.6 per cent increase in revenue between 2022 and 2025, reaching Rs1,075 billion, according to a performance report presented in the Senate. In a written reply submitted on behalf of…
PTA Deny Reports of Social Media Firewall Shutdown
Telecom operators have rejected reports claiming that a government-installed “social media firewall” had been shut down, terming the assertions circulating online as baseless and inaccurate. The reports, widely shared on social media and echoed by sections of the media, suggested…
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Reassures Users on Tariffs, Service Quality
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Sunday issued a clarification addressing concerns circulating on social media over mobile tariffs, service standards and alleged unauthorized deductions, reaffirming its commitment to consumer protection and regulatory transparency. In a statement, the regulator said…
Pakistan Steps Up Cybersecurity Framework Amid Rising Digital Threats
Pakistan is accelerating efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure as digital threats continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, officials said on Friday. Authorities acknowledged that the rapid expansion of digital services, online banking, e-governance platforms and cloud-based systems has…