The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has justified the latest rise in mobile internet package prices, attributing it to growing economic challenges and higher expenses for service providers. According to PTA’s Director General of Commercial Affairs, Adil Umar Khalil, telecom operators are struggling with increasing operational costs, forcing them to adjust data tariffs. He explained that…
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, together with JazzCash, and Mobilink Bank, has jointly pledged PKR 100 million towards flood relief and rehabilitation efforts. The initiative blends immediate humanitarian support with long-term recovery, representing a comprehensive private-sector response to the recent floods. Support will include free and subsidized telecom and digital financial services to keep families…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the license of Xtreme Solutions (Private) Limited for one month, citing violations of financial and regulatory obligations. PTA officials said the decision followed the company’s failure to submit annual audited accounts and pay its license fee despite several reminders. The suspension was imposed under Section 23 of the…
Senate committee on IT and Telecom has raised alarm over prolonged delays in spectrum auctions, saying the stalemate is damaging the quality of mobile and internet services nationwide. Members have now called the Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) to the next session to clarify why progress has stalled. Officials briefed the committee that telecom operators are…
Punjab is preparing to adopt satellite technology to settle long-running disputes over agricultural reporting, particularly cotton production. The system, expected to begin operations next year, aims to deliver more reliable numbers to help guide farming and trade decisions. For years, Pakistan has faced challenges in gathering accurate crop data, creating problems for policymakers, exporters, and…
Jazz has strongly rejected the observations made in the Auditor General of Pakistan’s (AGP) Telecommunication Sector Audit for 2024–25, reaffirming that the company operates in full compliance with Pakistan’s regulatory framework. All Jazz tariffs and services are launched only after formal approvals by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in line with clearly defined and transparent…
Mobile and internet services have been restored in several cities of Balochistan following the orders of the Balochistan High Court (BHC), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed on Thursday. The restoration came after the court resumed hearing a case against the suspension of digital services in the province. Internet access had been blocked in most…
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has unveiled an upgraded version of its flagship model, DeepSeek-V3.1, with faster performance and improved compatibility for domestic chips. The announcement was made on Thursday through the company’s WeChat post. The new model is designed to align with China’s growing semiconductor sector, which has gained momentum as Beijing continues efforts…
Life in Pakistan’s bustling cities can be overwhelming, with traffic, tight schedules, and daily errands piling up. But with smartphones in nearly every pocket, a wave of apps is helping people manage daily tasks more easily. 1. inDrive Getting around in major cities isn’t always smooth, especially when reliable and affordable options are limited. That’s…
The federal government has formally set up the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), appointing its first chairperson and a member to lead the newly created body. The authority has been established under the Digital Nation Bill, which was cleared by the federal cabinet in June. The PDA will oversee the preparation and execution of Pakistan’s national…
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