The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority recorded a sharp decline in income over the past three years, largely because the long-delayed 5G spectrum auction has not taken place. According to the latest report by the Auditor General of Pakistan, PTA’s income dropped by more than 62%, falling from Rs94.1 billion in FY2022-23 to Rs35.3 billion in FY2024-25. […]
Telecom Sector
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman seeks wider debate on telecom amendment bill
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has said her party will not support the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Senate unless it undergoes a thorough review by the relevant standing committee and incorporates the party’s proposed amendments. The statement comes amid growing debate over the proposed legislation, which aims to […]
Pakistan emerging as global information technology powerhouse: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan was rapidly advancing towards a complete digital transformation through major investments in technology infrastructure, skilled youth and modern communication systems. In his message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he emphasised that the country was steadily strengthening its position as a global information technology hub. Moreover, he praised […]
PTA opens permits for virtual mobile operators
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has issued a policy framework enabling Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to operate nationwide without owning spectrum The framework, approved by the federal cabinet, allows virtual operators to deliver mobile and next-generation services by leasing infrastructure from existing licensed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). Read More: Pakistan approves MVNO framework […]
Govt sets two-month timeline for spectrum auction
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a two-month timeline to complete the auction of 600 megahertz (MHz) telecom spectrum, a move aimed at easing internet congestion and paving the way for the launch of 5G services in Pakistan. Read More: Govt plans 600 MHz spectrum auction in Feb, opening doors for 5G The decision was taken during […]
Government targets early February 2026 for 600 MHz spectrum auction
The federal government plans to auction 600 MHz of telecom spectrum by the first week of February 2026, a move aimed at significantly improving internet quality and paving the way for 5G services across Pakistan. The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja during a press conference in […]
5G spectrum auction planned for early next year, IT minister says
Information and Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction is expected to be completed early next year, a move she said would significantly improve internet services across the country. Read More: Pakistan moves ahead with 5G auction despite legal hurdles She made the announcement while addressing a press conference in […]
Thunder Energy (a Brillanz Group company) and Nokia sign landmark MOU to Revolutionize Energy Intelligence in the Telecom Sector
Pakistan – March 08, 2025 – Thunder Energy Ltd, a leading AI-powered, energy intelligence platform provider and a Brillanz Group company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nokia at MWC Barcelona 2025. This collaboration marks a major step towards optimizing energy management solutions for passive telecom infrastructure through cutting-edge AI and data […]