Government Rethinks Controversial Telecom Bill After PPP Pushback
ISLAMABAD The government’s proposed Telecommunications Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026 has hit a roadblock after strong opposition from coalition partner Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and concerns raised by lawmakers over several of its provisions. Facing mounting criticism, the government has decided…
Pakistan’s Telecom Bill Faces Senate Backlash Over Private Property Concerns
ISLAMABAD A controversial telecommunications reform bill recently passed by the National Assembly has come under scrutiny in the Senate, with lawmakers warning that the proposed legislation could undermine private property rights and expand state and corporate powers over privately owned…
Senate IT Committee Clears Telecom Bill After Debate Over Fiber Networks, Towers and Property Rights
ISLAMABAD The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication discussed key provisions of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday, with lawmakers debating its implications for fiber infrastructure, telecom equipment deployment, and property rights. During the meeting,…
Senate Reviews Telecom Reform Bill as Govt Targets 60% Fiberisation and Faster Digital Connectivity
ISLAMABAD The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Thursday reviewed the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Amendment Bill 2026, as the government moved to accelerate fiber-optic infrastructure development and remove barriers to nationwide digital connectivity. The meeting, chaired by…
Mobile Internet to Be Suspended in Selected Areas on 9th and 10th Muharram Amid Tight Security Measures
ISLAMABAD Authorities have decided to temporarily suspend mobile internet services in selected cities and sensitive areas during the 9th and 10th of Muharram as part of heightened security measures for Ashura processions and gatherings across Pakistan. The temporary shutdowns are…
AJK Internet Blackout Enters Eighth Day, Disrupting Students, Freelancers and Businesses
An internet shutdown in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has entered its eighth consecutive day, severely affecting students, freelancers, businesses, and remote workers who rely on uninterrupted connectivity for education and income generation. The prolonged disruption has sparked growing concern…
Govt Proposes Rs19.58 Billion for IT and Telecom Projects, Prioritises AI, Cybersecurity and Tech Parks
ISLAMABAD The federal government has proposed allocating Rs19.58 billion for Information Technology and Telecommunications projects in the FY2026-27 budget, with a strong focus on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, startup development, and emerging technologies. Budget documents reveal that foreign funding…