Pakistan Expands 5G to 23 Cities as Users Cross 1.3 Million
ISLAMABADPakistan’s 5G rollout is gathering pace, with services now available at more than 1,200 sites across 23 cities just four months after the launch, while the number of 5G users has reached around 1.3 million, Ministry of IT officials said….
PTA Slaps Rs77.8 Million Fine on Zong Over Geo-Fencing Breach in SIM Sales
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has imposed a Rs77.8 million fine on China Mobile Pakistan (Zong) for violating mandatory geo-fencing rules governing SIM sales, after a company sales representative was found selling SIMs outside an authorised location in Islamabad. The Pakistan…
Pakistan Blocks Over 1.54 Million URLs Over Objectionable Content, PTA Data Shows
ISLAMABAD: Social media platforms have blocked more than 1.54 million URLs in Pakistan following requests from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), according to official documents, as authorities continue to tighten controls over content deemed unlawful or harmful. The documents show…
PTA Slashes eSIM Charges, Approves 10 Free Smartphone Transfers
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom regulator has cut eSIM activation charges and approved up to 10 free transfers of eSIM profiles between compatible smartphones, in a move aimed at accelerating digital SIM adoption and making device switching easier for mobile users. Under…
Why Has Ufone’s Service Collapsed? Senate Panel Grills PTA Over Poor Network Quality
ISLAMABAD Mounting complaints over Ufone’s network quality reached Pakistan’s Parliament on Thursday as lawmakers openly questioned whether the state-owned mobile operator’s services had effectively “collapsed,” grilling the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) over persistent disruptions, poor connectivity, and declining service standards….
Government Begins Work on Industrial Electricity Tariff Framework for Telecom Industry
ISLAMABAD: A government-established task force on Thursday held its first consultative meeting to explore a framework for extending industrial electricity tariffs to Pakistan’s telecom sector, as authorities seek to reduce operating costs and improve the resilience of communication networks, sources…
Pakistan Enforces Telecom Equipment Standards to Align with Global Safety Benchmarks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has moved to strengthen the quality, safety and interoperability of telecommunications infrastructure by enforcing the Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations 2024, bringing the country’s regulatory framework closer to internationally recognized technical and safety standards. The new regulations establish mandatory…