Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
Coverage of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Punjab Assembly resolution seeks ban on social media accounts of kids under 16
The Punjab Assembly has submitted a resolution seeking a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16 without parental consent, citing concerns over cyberbullying, online sexual abuse, and digital addiction. The proposal recommends federal legislation requiring parental consent through age-verification systems and mandates social media companies to enhance child safety measures.
- Ufone, Telenor seek rebranding of merged telecom company, file application with PTA
Ufone and Telenor Pakistan have applied to rebrand their merged telecom company, now legally Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), with the proposed name 'e&' linked to UAE-based Etisalat. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) requires a notification from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) regarding director changes before approving the new brand.
- PTA says submarine cable fault resolved, internet services back to normal
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed internet services in Pakistan have returned to normal after a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 submarine cable was resolved. Transworld Associates (TWA) and internet service provider Nayatel reported restored international traffic. A new SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable with 100 terabits per second capacity was recently deployed in Pakistan.
- Submarine cable fault may cause intermittent internet disruption: PTA
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported intermittent internet disruptions due to a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 submarine cable, with Transworld Associates (TWA) working to resolve the issue. Traffic is being rerouted to minimize impact, and a new SEA-ME-WE 6 cable with 100 terabit-per-second capacity has recently been deployed in Pakistan.
- Telenor Pakistan, Ufone formally merge after IHC approval
Telenor Pakistan has merged with Ufone to form Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), a PTCL subsidiary, following Islamabad High Court approval. The merged entity now holds 35.91% of Pakistan's mobile subscriber market, with integration of networks and services underway.
- BUDGET 2026-27 : NA panel proposes 30 major changes to Finance Bill
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance approved 30 major amendments to the Finance Bill 2026, including tax collection reforms for imported mobile phones, mandatory digital production monitoring, and duty waivers for electric vehicles. The revised bill introduces tax stamps, barcodes for goods clearance, and algorithm-based dispute resolution, with final approval pending in the National Assembly.
- 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.