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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
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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