In-Flight Internet Clears Takeoff: Pakistan Approves Airborne Mobile Services
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has moved to allow internet and mobile telecom services on aircraft in principle, as regulators prepare a new licensing framework for in-flight connectivity, officials said. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has drafted a licence for in-flight satellite-based telecom services,…
Jazz Eyes Mid-2026 Launch for Commercial 5G Rollout in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s largest mobile operator Jazz is preparing to begin commercial 5G services in a phased rollout starting as early as June or July 2026, as the company accelerates a multi-billion-dollar network expansion plan. Kazim Mujtaba, President of Jazz Pakistan,…
Late-Night Relief: IT Firms, Gyms Freed from Timing Curbs
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has exempted IT companies, call centres, and gyms from recently imposed operating time restrictions, offering relief to key service and digital sectors facing disruption under austerity measures. According to official notifications, both the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority–linked IT ecosystem…
PTA Distances Itself from Social Media Data Access Role
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom regulator, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, has denied any role in obtaining user data from social media platforms, clarifying its mandate before a Senate committee. In a written submission to the Senate Standing Committee on IT, the authority stated…
Pakistan’s Fibre Gap Threatens 5G Rollout Ambitions
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s push toward next-generation 5G connectivity is facing a critical obstacle as a widening fibre-optic infrastructure deficit slows down rollout plans, industry stakeholders warn. According to reports, the country’s limited fibre backbone is emerging as a key bottleneck for…
Pakistan tops global IT ranking, surpasses 70 countries in major digital milestone
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has secured a leading position in a global IT skills and training ranking, outperforming more than 70 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, in what officials describe as a major milestone for the country’s digital sector….
PTA Approves 21 New Internet Providers to Boost Broadband Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom regulator, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, has approved 21 new district-level internet service providers in a move aimed at expanding broadband access and improving connectivity nationwide. The approvals are part of a broader initiative launched under the country’s updated…