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…
Pakistan Moves to Safeguard Telecom Connectivity During Monsoon, Activates Nationwide Emergency Response
ISLAMABAD: The government has stepped up efforts to ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services during the ongoing monsoon season, directing mobile network operators to strengthen network resilience and safeguard critical telecom infrastructure against potential weather-related disruptions. The Ministry of Information Technology and…
PTA Tightens SIM Sale Rules, Warns Mobile Operators of Full Liability for Illegal Issuance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has directed all mobile network operators to strictly enforce regulations governing the sale and issuance of SIM cards, making operators fully accountable for every SIM activated on their networks. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said mobile…
Government Reportedly Puts Brakes on ‘e&’ Rebranding of Merged Ufone-Telenor Entity
The government has reportedly halted plans to rebrand the proposed merged entity of Ufone and Telenor Pakistan as “e&”, amid legal and corporate governance concerns over whether the move can proceed before the merger is formally completed. According to informed…