Islamabad Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally submitted an application to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking approval for the merger of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, marking a major step toward consolidation in the country’s telecom sector, official sources said on Friday. The move follows PTCL Group’s recent acquisitionContinue Reading
Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Khawaja held a high-level meeting with Khalifa AlShamsi, CEO of Etisalat International, and Hatem Bamatraf, CEO of PTCL, to review key developments in Pakistan’s telecom sector and ongoing digital infrastructure initiatives. Officials discussed progress on the PTCL–Telenor merger, aimed at consolidating the telecomContinue Reading
For many enterprises, managing digital infrastructure has become increasingly complex as businesses rely more heavily on cloud services, data-intensive applications and real-time connectivity. Shared internet connections, often prone to congestion and inconsistent performance, can struggle to meet these growing demands. Dark fiber is emerging as an alternative, offering organisations aContinue Reading
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to citizens against using illegal or foreign SIM cards, highlighting potential security threats, financial losses, and legal consequences. In an official advisory, PTA cautioned that calls and messages made through unregistered or foreign SIMs may compromise personal and financial information.Continue Reading
Islamabad Zong CMPak Ltd, in partnership with the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), has carried out a large-scale plantation drive across key green sites in the federal capital, reinforcing efforts to promote urban sustainability and climate resilience. The initiative saw hundreds of saplings planted with the participation of Zong employees,Continue Reading
Islamabad: Pakistan will auction spectrum for next-generation mobile services, including 5G, on March 10, 2026, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Tuesday, setting a clear timeline for the country’s entry into high-speed mobile connectivity. The regulator said the schedule was finalised after extensive consultations with stakeholders and close regulatoryContinue Reading
Islamabad: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has intensified its campaign against digital fraud, blocking more than 1,800 mobile numbers and over 1,600 handsets in the past year as part of a broader effort to protect consumers and curb misuse of mobile services. According to an official document, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)Continue Reading