Latest Telecom News in Pakistan Telecom Industry

Usama AnjumJul 17, 2026

Pakistan’s 5G Rollout Faces Fibre Shortfall as Tower Connectivity Stays Below 18%

Jazz is the only major operator currently above the first-phase fibre target, while Ufone’s fibre connectivity remains at 9%.

Usama AnjumJul 17, 2026

PTA proposes facial verification through NADRA Pak ID to simplify SIM issuance for citizens facing repeated biometric verification failures.

The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has been informed that telecom users in Pakistan will soon be able to…

Usama AnjumJul 17, 2026

Existing 4G SIMs and current prepaid or postpaid packages are expected to support initial access, while premium plans may follow…

The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat held a meeting under the chairmanship of Senator Rana Mehmood-ul-Hassan to review key…

The federal government has decided to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for Pakistan’s telecom sector.…

Usama AnjumJul 16, 2026

The regulator says satellite broadband could strengthen connectivity along motorways and in underserved regions,

Usama AnjumJul 15, 2026

The Regulator holds Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone responsible for unauthorised SIM activations, weak franchise oversight.

The Senate IT committee has deferred Pakistan’s Electronic Transactions Amendment Bill 2026 after PPP members flagged that the legislation was…

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) today confirmed Nadeem Khan as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.…