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PTA warns against fake notification about Easypaisa funds, urging public to verify through official channels.
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PTA warns against fake notification about Easypaisa funds, urging public to verify through official channels.

PTA chairman briefs National Assembly on NCCIA raids, SIM card recovery, and security measures needed.

Pakistan's telecom industry is urging the government to repeal Clause 42(f) of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, which allows direct government-to-government (G2G) contracts for state-owned entities.

PTCL wins five awards, including one Silver and one Bronze, at the Dragons of Pakistan 2026.

Pakistan's Universal Service Fund (USF) has extended voice and broadband access to over 16.2 million people and deployed 10,400 kilometers of optic fiber cable in the last five fiscal years.

A new WhatsApp scam is targeting users in Pakistan, with fraudsters using fake parcel delivery calls to gain access to victims' accounts. The scam particularly targets women, with callers posing as representatives of courier or delivery companies.

The Indian government has introduced new rules to limit the number of SIM cards an individual can possess. The new rules, set to come into effect on August 24, will require telecom operators to check existing connections via the Digital Intelligence Platform before issuin…

A roundtable discussion on the Impact of the use of AI in spam prevention highlighted the missing consent system in the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018. The consent layer, meant to sit at the core of the Distributed Ledger …

Master Changan Motors Limited is preparing to introduce CHANGAN NEVO in Pakistan, marking the next major step in bringing Changan’s Global House of Brands to the local market. NEVO is Changan’s mass new-energy brand, designed to make advanced electrification more accessib…
Court Summons Vodafone Spain CEO as Investigated Party in Finetwork Case
A court in Alicante has summoned José Miguel García Fernández, CEO of Vodafone Spain, as an investigated party in a criminal complaint filed by Finetwork's founder, alleging aggravated disloyal administration.

Pakistan's telecom regulator has blocked more than 1.838 million unauthorized SIMs in the first seven months of 2026, working with the cybercrime agency to disconnect numbers tied to deceased or expired CNICs and seize foreign SIMs.

PTCL has launched the PTCL Flash Fiber Azaadi Offer 2026, a limited-time package that includes high-speed fiber broadband, premium entertainment through SHOQ TV, and value-added services for PKR 4,999. The offer is available for new PTCL Flash Fiber customers across all c…
PTA Raids Illegal Internet Service Providers in Gujrat
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), conducted two successful raids against unlicensed internet service providers (ISPs) in Gujrat district, leading to arrests and equipment seizures.

Morocco has named its 1,055-kilometre Tiznit–Dakhla Expressway the 'President Donald Trump Highway' in honor of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision is a symbolic gesture reflecting the close diplomatic relationship between Morocco and the United States in rec…
Vodafone, MasOrange and Telefónica Restore Networks and Enable Backup Technologies Due to Wildfires
Major telecom operators in Spain, Vodafone, MasOrange, and Telefónica, are actively restoring network infrastructure damaged by wildfires, affecting over 90,000 people. They are deploying emergency units and, notably, utilizing satellite connectivity via Starlink for the …
Govt Suspends Ufone-Telenor “e&” Rebranding Over Legal & Governance Disputes
The government has suspended a proposed plan to rebrand Ufone-Telenor as “e&” due to legal and governance disputes. The decision was made after the Ufone board approved the rebranding despite the parent company's board deferring the proposal earlier.

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new digital vehicle verification facility to simplify the process of buying and selling registered vehicles across Pakistan. The new service allows buyers and sellers to verify essential vehicle and i…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has fulfilled her promise by sending 10 modern electric buses to Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The buses offer clean, comfortable and affordable public transport, reducing fuel use and lowering carbon emissions.

Pakistan may introduce a new policy allowing private citizens to install tinted car windows for an annual fee of Rs. 15,000. Current and former parliament members would be exempt, and foreign applicants would be limited to accredited diplomats.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) notified the Telecommunications (Authorisation for Telecommunication Network) Rules, 2026, on July 20. The rules took effect upon publication and replace the network-side licensing regime that operated under the Indian Telegraph …

MG Pakistan has marked an important milestone in its local production journey with the CKD line-off ceremony of the MG HS Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid. The development reflects the brand’s continued commitment to bringing advanced hybrid mobility closer to Pakistani consumers…

Pakistan Telecom Companies Raise Mobile Package Prices: Telecom companies in Pakistan have increased the prices of several mobile call and data packages after receiving approval for revised tariffs, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has enhanced the 'Consumer Awareness' section of its official website to provide telecom consumers with improved access to tariff-related information and price trends.
A Milan court has rejected a request for precautionary measures filed by Telecom Italia (TIM) against KKR-backed FiberCop over new tariffs for access to Italy's main fixed-line telecoms network.

Reliance Industries Limited's Q1 FY2026-27 earnings call offered four strategic developments across its telecom, retail, and media businesses. The company doubled down on quick commerce, its second attempt at the model, and relaunched a redesigned JioMart app. The online …

Canva has proposed a nationwide design competition to help reimagine the brand identity of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) following its new ownership. The initiative aims to invite designers, artists, and creative minds from across Pakistan to contribute fresh idea…

Airtel does not check whether a customer uses data through a mobile hotspot or directly on the handset, and the only operative limit on its Unlimited 5G Data is the 300 GB fair usage threshold.

Airtel's 'Unlimited' 5G plan has a clause that restricts hotspot sharing, sparking controversy. The clause is present on Airtel's website, but its enforcement and removal are unclear. TRAI has not issued any guidelines on what 'unlimited' means.
Saudi Arabia has launched a new digital crowd-monitoring service at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to enhance the pilgrimage experience by helping pilgrims and worshippers perform Tawaf and Sa'i more smoothly and efficiently.

Al Habib Exchange has opened applications for its Graduate Trainee Program and Cashier positions, offering aspiring professionals an opportunity to build a career in Pakistan’s foreign exchange and financial services industry.