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KP Tops Pakistan in Mobile And Internet Access

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has emerged as Pakistan’s leading province in mobile phone ownership and household internet access, according to a report by Free and Fair Network. The…

Jan 28, 2026
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Govt Proposes Major Telecom Law Reforms

The federal government has proposed sweeping changes to Pakistan’s telecom laws aimed at accelerating network expansion and strengthening oversight of regulators and state-run institutions. If approved,…

Jan 27, 2026
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PTCL Seeks Approval to Merge Telenor and Ufone

Pakistan’s telecom landscape may undergo a major transformation as PTCL has applied to PTA for approval to merge Telenor Pakistan with Ufone operations. PTA is expected…

Jan 26, 2026
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Most Phones in Pakistan Already 5G-Ready

Pakistan’s mobile sector is preparing for a major shift as regulators move towards the country’s first auction of spectrum for fifth-generation services. Nearly 80% of mobile…

Jan 26, 2026
5G will act as ‘game-changer’ for IT exports
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BankIslami Launches Pakistan’s First Shariah Raast QR

Pakistan’s first digital Islamic banking platform, aik by BankIslami, has launched aikPay — Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant Raast-enabled QR Payment Gateway. Built on the State Bank of…

Jan 23, 2026
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PTA Data Shows Rise in 4G Subscriptions

Pakistan’s total cellular subscriber base rose to 200.55 million by the end of December 2025, from 196.584 million recorded at the end of November nationwide. Figures…

Jan 20, 2026
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