By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

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, the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Act, 2026, would allow telecom companies to deploy fiber cables and mobile towers faster across urban and rural areas. The amendments aim to reduce…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 26, 2026

Smartphones have become more than just tools, they are our companions on every journey, capturing moments, connecting us to the world, and helping us create. One of the most awaited smartphone of 2026, the OPPO Reno15 Series is almost here and is set to mark a new era of Reno, redefining how we see, feel,…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 26, 2026

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 to complete its review within one and a half to two months, evaluating the business plan, infrastructure, tower assets, and operational aspects before approval. Following PTA clearance, the merger…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 26, 2026

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 phones in Pakistan already support the 2300 MHz and 2600 MHz frequency bands required for 5G operation, according to industry estimates. These mid-band frequencies form a central part of…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

At the Digital Pakistan session at Davos, Arsen Tomsky, Founder and CEO of inDrive, discussed Pakistan’s digital economy, its growth potential, and the steps needed to support the country’s transition toward an inclusive digital economy through fair choice. The session brought together a distinguished panel of speakers, including Maria Basso, Head of AI Applications &…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

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 Pakistan’s Raast infrastructure, aikPay enables real-time online payments through dynamic QR codes, allowing customers to pay instantly from their bank accounts and enabling merchants to receive payments securely through…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

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 released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority showed mobile teledensity increased from 79 percent in November to 80 percent in December during 2025 the period. Overall teledensity also rose from…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 20, 2026

Google is moving closer to introducing vertical tabs in its Chrome browser, a long requested feature that has now appeared in the company’s Beta build. The development suggests the feature could soon reach a wider audience, after previously being limited to experimental Canary versions used by early testers. For years, Chrome has relied on a…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima announced that Pakistan plans to hold the 5G spectrum auction during Ramadan this year. She said the government aims to complete the auction process by the end of February, moving swiftly once all regulatory preparations have been properly finalised. The minister added that following the auction,…

By Aftab Ahmed | January 19, 2026

Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has told the Senate that the Telecom Competition Rules required under law have not yet been notified officially. The information was shared by Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja in a written reply submitted to the upper house of Parliament today. According to the reply, drafting…