Govt Appoints Omer Rauf as DG (Telecom) in IT Ministry

Islamabad The federal government has appointed Omer Rauf as Director General (Telecom) in the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication for a period of three years on a contract basis. An official notification issued by the Establishment Division stated that the Prime Minister approved Mr Rauf’s appointment in MP-II scaleContinue Reading

PTA Ranks Telecom Operators After Nationwide QoS Survey in 20 Cities

Islamabad: In a major move aimed at protecting consumer rights, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed ending the practice of prepaid mobile balance expiry, suggesting that users’ remaining balance should stay valid for the entire active life of their SIM cards.The proposal, issued through a consultation paper, seeks publicContinue Reading

PTA to Complete Two Telecom Mergers Before March 10

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Wednesday was briefed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on the imminent merger of two major telecom companies ahead of the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. PTA Chairman told the committee that the merger is expected to be completed before theContinue Reading

Senate Panel Reviews 5G Auction Plans as PTA Confirms $45m Pre-Bid Deposits

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication, chaired by Amin-ul-Haque, on Wednesday reviewed preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction, with the telecom regulator confirming that all three major operators have deposited mandatory pre-bid guarantees. Opening the session, the committee chairman directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) toContinue Reading