
Pakistan’s Used Mobile Phone Ban: A Policy with Serious Consequences for Consumers
Pakistan’s recently unveiled Mobile and Electronic Devices Manufacturing Policy 2026–33 is being positioned as … Read more

PTA Pushes for Cut in Mobile Phone Taxes Amid Affordability Concerns
In the upcoming years, lower smartphone prices and better access to digital services could … Read more

PTA Tax is Ending in 2026? What Happened After the Finance Committee’s Heated Arguments?
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has directed the FBR and … Read more

PTA Mobile Registration to Be Temporarily Suspended Amid FBR Maintenance; Possible Tax Implications?
Due to scheduled maintenance work by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Pakistan … Read more

PTA Implements New Stricter Rollout Obligations for Telecom Infrastructure Provider Licensees
The PTA plans to implement stricter rollout requirements for Telecom Infrastructure Provider (TIP) licensees in line with its mission to promote significant deployment of telecom infrastructure throughout Pakistan. The Authority has drafted a discussion document suggesting a systematic series of obligatory deployment standards that TIP operators must fulfill over an extended timeline. Within the suggested structure, TIP license holders are expected to meet one of the specified rollout classifications. For Earth Stations or Satellite Hubs, the license holder must set up at least one Earth Station or Satellite Hub within the initial year. For Optical Fiber Cable, operators are required to install 60 kilometers of fiber cable annually for a period of five years. Regarding Towers or Radio Communication Connections, the proposal requires the establishment of 10 towers or communication links each year for a span of five years. Concerning Submarine Cable Landing Stations, the responsibilities entail securing a Permit in Principle (PiP) during the initial year, developing the landing station and applying for commencement certification in the second year, and reaching operational functionality by the third year. The Authority contends that these responsibilities are vital because the TIP license permits the creation and upkeep of crucial … Read more

PTA Urged the Govt to Slash Taxes for Smooth 5G Launch
Pakistan is preparing to launch 5G services next year, which is expected to bring … Read more

PTA to Strengthen Telco Cybersecurity and Require Data Localization
The new Critical Telecom Data and Infrastructure Security Regulations 2025 (CTDISR-2025) have been finalized … Read more

Pakistan’s Cellular Subscribers Decline for Third Straight Month Despite 4G Growth
According to the most recent data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Pakistan’s … Read more

PTA Introduces New 10-Year Licence to Boost Internet Services Across Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) introduced a new Class Licence for the Provision of … Read more