Pakistan Regulator Cracks Down on Poor Telecom Services, Issues 39 Show-Cause Notices
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom regulator has intensified action against mobile operators over poor service quality and repeated violations of standards, issuing 39 show-cause notices to telecom companies over the past five years, according to official documents. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)…
Pakistan Eyes Record IT Growth as PM Shehbaz Pushes Digital Expansion, 5G Rollout
ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said expanding Pakistan’s information technology sector and boosting IT exports remain among the government’s top economic priorities, as officials projected the country’s tech exports could reach up to $4.6 billion this fiscal year….
PTA warns users of SIM blockage over expired CNICs
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged mobile users to keep their Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) valid and updated, warning that SIM cards linked to expired or inactive identification documents could face suspension. In a public advisory issued this week,…
PTCL warns of nationwide internet slowdown as submarine cable repairs begin
Internet users across Pakistan may experience slower speeds and service disruptions over the coming week as PTCL begins repair work on an international submarine cable system. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced that maintenance and repair operations on one…
iPhone users in Pakistan finally get glimpse of 5G as Zong begins limited rollout
After months of uncertainty around Apple’s 5G compatibility in Pakistan, some iPhone users have finally started accessing next-generation mobile services — though only under limited conditions for now. Reports emerging this week suggest that iPhone users connected to Zong’s network…
iPhones to Finally Get 5G in Pakistan — But Not Before 2027
ISLAMABAD Apple is expected to enable 5G services for iPhone users in Pakistan in 2027, even as the country accelerates preparations for a nationwide 5G rollout next year, according to officials familiar with the matter. Officials from the Ministry of…
Zong Eyes July 2026 Push for Affordable 5G Smartphones in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom operator Zong has expressed support for an industry-wide initiative aimed at increasing public access to 5G-enabled smartphones through handset financing programs, as the country prepares for next-generation mobile services. In a statement, a spokesperson for Zong Pakistan…