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5G spectrum auction

Coverage of 5G spectrum auction in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 12 · 03:13 UTCMost recent: Jun 20 · 14:25 UTC
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National Assemblyorganization2IT ministryorganization1Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill 2026topic1Shaza Fatima Khawajaperson1Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunicationorganization1Right of Way (ROW)topic1Pakistan Telecommunication Authorityorganization1Ministry of IT and Telecommunicationorganization1Economic Survey 2025-26topic1Wi-Fi 7technology1National Fiberisation Plantopic1Pakistanplace1
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  • POLITICSJun 20 · 14:25 UTCDAWN
    IT ministry clarifies proposed telecom law amendments do not mandate 'acquisition of private land'

    The IT ministry clarified that proposed amendments to Pakistan's telecom laws do not mandate compulsory acquisition of private land for infrastructure. The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill 2026, approved by the National Assembly, aims to streamline infrastructure deployment while safeguarding private property rights through Right of Way (ROW) provisions.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 12 · 03:13 UTCDAWN
    ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26: Digital economy grows as IT sector posts gains

    Pakistan's IT and telecom sector expanded significantly in 2025-26, driven by a $509.6 million 5G spectrum auction, 64.2% broadband penetration, and Rs837bn telecom revenues. Local mobile handset production reached 161.6 million, and IT/telecom export remittances rose 19% to $3.38bn. New legislation and infrastructure projects, including Wi-Fi 7 adoption and fiber-optic expansion, aim to boost connectivity.

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