Senate IT Committee Questions 30-Year Delay in Telecom Competition Rules
Islamabad Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday expressed strong concern over the absence of formal competition rules in the telecom sector, revealing that such regulations have not been framed even after three decades. During the…
Senate IT Committee Raises Alarm Over Slow Internet in Chitral, Proposes Sub-Committee
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday voiced serious concern over slow internet speeds and poor mobile connectivity in Chitral, directing authorities to address the issue affecting residents of the remote region. The meeting, chaired by…
Zong Leading the Era of Intelligent Connectivity for a Digital Pakistan
Islamabad Pakistan is entering a new phase of digital transformation and Zong is at the forefront of this change. Zong, the country’s pioneering technology service enterprise and a subsidiary of the global telecommunications leader and world-class technology service enterprise China…
Pakistan Raises $507 Million in 5G Spectrum Auction; Jazz Leads, Ufone Follows, Zong Trails
Pakistan on Tuesday raised $507 million in a long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, selling 480 MHz of spectrum against a target of 597 MHz, as telecom operators Jazz, Ufone, and Zong secured frequencies to roll out next-generation mobile services nationwide. The…
JazzWorld Hails Pakistan’s Historic 5G Spectrum Auction
JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim praised the government and regulators for conducting a “historic” 5G spectrum auction, calling it a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. “We appreciate the Government of Pakistan, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, and…
Pakistan Raises $507 Million in Landmark 5G Spectrum Auction
Pakistan raised $507 million on Tuesday in a landmark 5G spectrum auction, selling 480 MHz of spectrum to three major telecom operators—Jazz, Zong, and Ufone—as the country gears up for next-generation mobile services. The auction, conducted in three rounds, concluded…
Pakistan Completes First Stage of 5G Spectrum Auction
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully completed the first stage of the country’s 5G spectrum auction, officials announced on Tuesday. Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman confirmed that key frequency bands saw strong demand, with a total…