In pursuance of the Policy Directive issued by the Federal Government, Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Jazz) has signed a renewed license with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The license is renewed for a fee of USD 486.2 Million for 15 years, out of which 50% of the amount i.e. Rs. 44.54 Continue Reading
One of the most beloved Islamic scholars, Dr. Israr Ahmed’s YouTube channel was recently taken down in response to allegations of antisemitic statements by a weekly newspaper Jewish Chronicles. The channel had almost 3 million subscribers and was a source of information and inspiration for a lot of his followers. Continue Reading
To address the issues faced by overseas Pakistanis/foreigners with regards to mobile registration, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has developed a new mechanism to allow ‘temporary registration’ of handsets belonging to overseas Pakistanis/Foreigners visiting Pakistan for a short duration. PTA is in process of developing and testing the system to ensure Continue Reading
The PTA Chairman Maj. Gen. (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa met with the officials from Starlink at the Mobile World Conference 2022 happening in Barcelona, Spain. The delegations discussed the regulatory, technical, and commercial aspects of Starlink’s application to offer its broadband services in Pakistan. They also discussed the regulatory, technical, and Continue Reading
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has prepared a policy framework aimed at rolling out 5G and advanced technology for it will be available by April 2023, said PTA Chairman Amir Azeem Bajwa. “PTA has developed a framework and it will be made available after successful trials of the next-generation wireless Continue Reading
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collaborated with Telecom operators and other stakeholders to reduce digital gender gap in Pakistan via initiatives related to accessibility, affordability and digital skills. PTA signed agreements with the companies at the ‘Connected Pakistan: Accelerating Gender Inclusion in ICTs. Shaping Digital Futures’ event organized by PTA. Continue Reading
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has conducted Spectrum Auction in Pakistan in September 2021 in accordance with the Policy Directive of the Government of Pakistan issued on 4th August 2021. Accordingly, a rationalization plan in 1800 MHz spectrum band was issued by PTA in consultation with Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) for Continue Reading
Islamabad, January 28, 2022: Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, has deployed Pakistan’s 1st 800G link technology on its network, augmenting the existing user experience for data services. Currently, the 800G Transport Lambda is carrying live customer traffic across the Karachi metro region with plans underway for Continue Reading
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) made an announcement informing the general public that satellite broadband provider Starlink has neither applied for nor obtained any license from PTA to operate and provide internet services in Pakistan. In light of that, the general public is advised to refrain from engaging in any pre-booking Continue Reading
In recognition of its forward-looking human resource practices and work culture, the PTCL Group has won the prestigious Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Benchmark (GDEIB) Award in five categories. The achievement highlights the Group’s standing as a progressive and wholly employee-centric organization with unique attributes that have been validated previously Continue Reading
