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Engro Connect Acquires Jazz’s Tower Portfolio in Landmark $560 Million Transaction
ISLAMABAD – Engro Connect has completed the acquisition of all 10,500 telecom towers owned and managed by Jazz in a deal valued at $560 million. Approved by the Competition Commission of Pakistan and the Islamabad High Court, this transaction marks the…
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PTA Slaps Zong With Enforcement for $11.77 Million Dues
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Islamabad — The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched enforcement proceedings against China Mobile Pakistan Limited (CMPak), the operator of Zong, for failing to pay…
SCOM Helpline Failure Leaves Users Cut Off from PTA Support
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has flagged a critical SCOM helpline issue that prevented all of its subscribers from reaching the regulator’s main complaint number,…
Zong Records Highest Billings Complaints, PTA Survey Reveals
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Zong has recorded the highest billing complaint rate in Q1 2025, according to the PTA’s Customer Service Performance Survey. Despite efficient resolution times, the volume…
Ufone Faces PTA Scrutiny Over Customer Service Shortcomings
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Ufone is under regulatory scrutiny following the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Q1 2025 Customer Service Performance Survey. The report highlights significant deficiencies in Ufone’s call…
Report Sheds Light on LDI License Renewal Challenges
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The issue of LDI (Long Distance International) License Renewal in Pakistan is at the forefront of discussions within the telecommunications sector. Recent briefings from the…
Decision on LDI License Renewal Likely After Eid
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ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom was held under the chairmanship of Senator Palwasha Khan to review the ongoing…
PTA Is Reviewing Its Regulatory Framework For SRD And IoT
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is actively reviewing and planning modifications to its “Regulatory Framework for Short Range Devices (SRD) & Terrestrial Internet of Things…
Government Orders Immediate Blocking of SIMs Linked to Expired CNICs
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has ordered the immediate deactivation of all SIM cards linked to expired or invalid CNICs, starting with those issued in 2017…
LDI Operators Turn to National Assembly Amid Rs78 Billion Dispute with PTA
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ISLAMABAD: The ongoing dispute between Long Distance and International (LDI) operators and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has intensified, as nine companies have formally sought…
PTCL CEO Faces Criticism for Skipping Key Meeting on Billion-Rupee Property Sales
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Tensions flared during a recent session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology as lawmakers voiced strong disapproval over the continued absence of…
Onic Now Offering Free GPT 4o Premium in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: Onic has introduced a new feature for its users by integrating GPT 4o Premium in Pakistan into its mobile app, becoming the country’s first…
Jazz-Engro Infrastructure Partnership Gets Final Regulatory Approvals
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Jazz Pakistan has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its strategic Jazz-Engro infrastructure partnership, solidifying a transformative move aimed at improving telecom infrastructure and boosting…
Senate Committee Demands Better Internet & 911 Helpline for Underserved Areas
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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas has called for urgent measures to address poor internet coverage and to operationalize an offline…
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