Pakistan’s 37% tax on mobile services among world’s highest, UK consultancy warns

Frontier Economics urges govt to cut mobile sector taxes to 17%, saying move could raise annual revenues to $1.6 billion by 2035

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Zuma signs global telecom deal with Telna, eyes eSIM rollout, Mobile Virtual Network Operator licence from PTA

Three-year agreement enables global brand launch, multi-IMSI services, international roaming

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Transparency International urges recovery of $800 million PTCL dues from Etisalat, claims liability has grown to $6 billion

TIP flags long-pending payment since 2005, alleges regulatory lapses, calls for PTA action to recover outstanding amount

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Jazz launches 5G services after securing PTA licence, rollout begins in major cities

CEO Aamir Ibrahim says 5G launch marks start of new digital era, highlighting focus on innovation, economic growth and nationwide connectivity

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Jazz to invest $1 billion in network expansion in three years, prepare for 5G rollout

Investment will focus on modernising telecom infrastructure, improving service quality and expanding network coverage to meet growing demand for mobile data and digital connectivity

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Pakistan to hold 5G spectrum auction today as Jazz, Zong and Ufone join bidding

Government offers 600 MHz spectrum across new bands with expected revenue of $300 million–$700 million; mock auction exercise was completed successfully ahead of the bidding process

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Licensing delays blamed as satellite internet rollout remains stalled in Pakistan

Global players including Starlink, OneWeb and Amazon Kuiper await licensing, while experts warn delays are limiting rural broadband and IoT expansion.

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PTA announces separate 5G spectrum auction for Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK within months

PTA chairman confirms plans to auction 5G spectrum for Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK, aiming to boost digital connectivity and support regional development

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Pakistan’s mobile phone imports rise 31.36% to $1.139 billion in first half of FY2025-26

Mobile phone imports value hit Rs321.137 billion in PKR terms, local manufacturers produced 30.21 million handsets in 2025

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