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Pakistan Rises to 8th in Global App Rankings

Pakistan’s mobile app ecosystem expanded rapidly in 2025, with total downloads reaching nearly 3.8 billion, according to preliminary analysis by Data Darbar Insights report findings. The…

Jan 29, 2026
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PTA Drafts Rules for Satellite-Based Broadband Services

Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services, with authorities emphasizing national security, data protection, and strict regulatory control over global service providers operating in…

Jan 28, 2026
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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
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