Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Major mobile networks in the country show weak performance along with low speeds and major regional disparities nationwide in PTA’s quarterly report 2026. Pakistan’s mobile internet performance continues to lag behind global benchmarks, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Mobile Network Experience Benchmarking Report for Q1 2026 …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group has reported a notable turnaround in its latest financial results, posting a net profit of Rs. 3.07 billion. While this marks a significant recovery from previous losses, a closer examination of the financials reveals several underlying weaknesses that could challenge the sustainability of this performance. …
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—Finance Minister says NGMS/5G spectrum auction will accelerate digital growth and support IT exports, telecom expansion, and digital payments ecosystem in Pakistan Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the NGMS/5G spectrum auction conducted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority marks a major step toward Pakistan’s digital transformation and expansion …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has started licensing VPN companies under its renewed Class Value Added Services–Data regime, marking a shift toward regulated and authorised private-network access in the country. The decision was announced in Islamabad on Thursday morning and reflects PTA’s wider push to strengthen national data security …
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IHC rules Competition Commission has full powers across all economic sectors Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed petitions filed by several telecom companies against the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), reaffirming that the commission possesses complete authority to conduct inquiries and take action across all sectors …
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Telecom authority says matter lies within IT Ministry’s jurisdiction; major LDI operators propose staggered payments and settlements. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has distanced itself from the ongoing dispute concerning the Rs72 billion Access Promotion Contribution (APC) dues, clarifying that the issue falls under the jurisdiction of …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Emergency maintenance on a key undersea cable begins today, expected to cause nationwide slowdowns for up to 18 hours, according to PTCL and Nayatel. Pakistan’s two major internet service providers, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Nayatel, have announced scheduled emergency maintenance on a critical submarine cable …
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BeNewz Report Former IT minister Anusha Rehman and PMLN leader have resigned from the Senate’s Standing Committee on IT amid deepening controversy over the PTCL-Ufone merger with Telenor Pakistan. Ms Rehman, who is also on the Board of Directors of Ufone, failed to convince his committee fellow members to recommend …
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Lawmakers raise alarm over Rs 6bn tariff hikes, poor mobile coverage, telecom merger stagnation, and Pakistan’s falling behind in 5G deployment. BeNewz Report Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing mounting criticism from lawmakers who flagged serious concerns over unjustified billing practices, declining service quality, stalled mergers, and the country’s delayed entry …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, convened on Monday and received a comprehensive briefing on Pakistan’s planned 5G spectrum auction, PTCL’s pending audit, telecom mergers, and the growing threat of cyber and financial fraud. During the session, the Pakistan Telecommunication …
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