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Spectrum auction set for Feb 26

ISLAMABAD: After the issuance of the policy framework by the government, the Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that the spectrum...

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IT ministry sets dollar rate, terms for spectrum auction

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom has acknowledged key demands of the telecom sector in its policy directive for the auction of...

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Virtual mobile service operators to get permits

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecom­mu­nications Authority (PTA) on Wednesday noti­­fied the Mobile Virtual Network Ope­rators (MVNO) Policy...

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Govt warned against hasty 5G rollout

ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Operators Association of Pakistan (TOA) has cautioned the government against rushing into next-generation networks without...

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Chip shortage pushes up smartphone prices

ISLAMABAD: The increasing use of AI, along with the impact of the global “chip war”, is becoming evident even in local markets, as smartphone...

05.01.2026 30

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Petroleum Division delays action over ‘illegal’ energy deal

ISLAMABAD: Six months after issuing show-cause notices to energy companies for alleged unauthorised changes in ownership and management control, the...

03.01.2026 20

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Telecom industry demands rational spectrum auction policy

• Companies say it must reflect sector’s ‘economic realities’, urge federal cabinet to prioritise long-term benefits over short-term...

31.12.2025 20

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Fake pesticides flood Punjab, Sindh: CCP

ISLAMABAD: The Com­­petition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released its Competition Assessment Study on the Pesticide Sector in Pakistan, noting...

22.12.2025 20

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€2bn maritime complex proposed at Port Qasim

ISLAMABAD: Shan­d­ong Xinxu Group, a Chin­ese conglomerate, has proposed a €2 billion Inte­g­rated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC) at Port...

20.12.2025 10

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Gemstone policy awaits cabinet’s approval

ISLAMABAD: The Mi­­nistry of Industries and Production on Tues­day forwarded the gemstone policy, with focus on value-addition, to the federal...

18.12.2025 20

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Pakistan establishes first lab for solar panels with Korean govt’s support

ISLAMABAD: The cou­ntry’s first testing laboratory for photovoltaic (PV) modules, commonly kno­wn as solar panels, has been established with the...

08.12.2025 20

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Panel interviews 27 candidates for 3 SECP posts

ISLAMABAD: The selection committee on Friday conducted interviews of 27 candidates for the appointment of three commissioners to the Securities and...

07.12.2025 30

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PTA clears PTCL-Telenor merger with strict conditions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tele­communication Authority (PTA) has approved the merger of Telenor Pak­i­stan with Pakistan Tele­comm­unication...

06.12.2025 20

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Rs13bn telecom projects okayed to connect 5.5m rural residents

ISLAMABAD: The Univer­sal Service Fund (USF) on Wed­­nesday approved nine new telecom projects worth Rs13.05 billion to provide high-speed internet...

05.12.2025 50

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Competition Commission of Pakistan issues notices to 10 sugar mills over collusion

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show-cause notices to 10 sugar mills in Punjab for colluding on the start of the...

30.11.2025 20

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Aurangzeb vows to build inclusive capital markets

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government is committed to building vibrant and inclusive capital markets that can support...

30.11.2025 30

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Pakistan enters bunkering market with first facility

ISLAMABAD: The country has laun­ched its first standardised bunkering operations at the Karachi Port, aligning Pakistan’s largest port with global...

21.11.2025 30

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Three deep-sea ports to expand maritime footprint

KARACHI: Maritime Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday constituted a high-level, multi-agency committee to identify potential sites for...

15.11.2025 20

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14,802 firms enrolled in July-October

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 14,802 new companies in the first four months of FY26. Of these...

15.11.2025 10

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Govt awaits IMF nod to unveil first industrial policy

ISLAMABAD: The government has presented the country’s first National Industrial Policy (NIP) to the federal cabinet for approval, outlining major...

10.11.2025 30

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Unauthorised share sale in oil firms halted

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is failing to enforce regulatory discipline related to national security in the upstream oil and gas due to the...

27.10.2025 10

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Pakistan plans to standardise food exports

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to align its food safety standards with international regulations to improve access to European markets, though...

27.10.2025 40

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Pakistan’s car quality quagmire amid dual authority

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has claimed powers to certify the quality standards of vehicles assembled and...

20.10.2025 20

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Competition Commission of Pakistan fines two transport associations

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a penalty of Rs5 million each on the Transporters of Goods Association (TGA) and...

17.10.2025 20

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PTCL directed to unbundle works after Telenor deal

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has ordered Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) to unbundle its operations following...

15.10.2025 40

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New safety standards for vehicles enforced amid concerns from auto industry stakeholders

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has enforced quality and safety standards for both imported and locally manufactured vehicles for...

04.10.2025 10

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Port Qasim ranks 9th in WB’s performance index

Maritime trade growth stalled in 2025 as rising costs and geopolitical tensions reshape shipping routes and operations.—Courtesy PQA ISLAMABAD:...

29.09.2025 40

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NA panel slams rampant unannounced loadshedding

ISLAMABAD: The Nati­onal Assembly’s Comm­ittee on Cabinet Secretariat has denounced the rampant unannounced loadshedding by electricity...

26.09.2025 10

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Port Qasim’s upgrade to boost cement exports

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced a series of initiatives to boost cement and clinker exports by...

25.09.2025 10

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PTCL inaction delays Telenor merger: CCP

ISLAMABAD: The Comp­etition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has raised concerns over the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL)’s...

24.09.2025 20

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Maritime minister warns of textile pollution impact

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile and garment industry may face stricter environmental regulations, as Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid...

22.09.2025 20

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Haj applicants’ personal info among stolen data worth over Rs65bn being sold on dark web: senator

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom was informed on Thursday that the proposed merger between Pakistan Telecommunication...

21.09.2025 10

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Maritime plan positions Gwadar as regional trade, transit hub

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its focus on integrating the New Gwadar International Airport with the port as part of the five-year Maritime...

19.09.2025 20

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Advent of satellite internet held up by red tape

• Starlink, Amazon, Shanghai Spacecom among aspirants awaiting finalisation of licensing regime • PTA policy draft ready, but chief’s legal...

19.09.2025 20

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Mostly small items, mementos among gifts received by public office-holders

ISLAMABAD: Apart from the affluent sheikhs of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, who lavished Pakistan’s dignitaries — including visiting bureaucrats —...

17.09.2025 20

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Spectrum locked at 274 MHz?

“Spectrum is the invisible infrastructure behind every call, every payment, every online classroom – to unlock Pakistan’s digital future, we...

16.09.2025 10

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Govt urged to avoid spectrum auctions for sake of revenues

ISLAMABAD: The telecom industry, along with the GSMA, has urged the government not to use spectrum auctions as a revenue-generation tool. During a...

10.09.2025 10

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IT ministry, Alibaba partner to boost digital trade

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology has partnered with Alibaba to boost digital trade and support SME growth in Pakistan. Minister for...

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Maritime joint ventures with China explored

ISLAMABAD: Shandong Xinxu Group Corporation of China has proposed establishing an Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex in Pakistan, signalling...

06.09.2025 20

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Ex-PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi blames govt for sugar crisis

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and convener of the Awam Pakistan Party (APP) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday said the governments that are not...

06.09.2025 20

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Senate panel warns IT ministry over telecom boards’ secrecy

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Tuesday warned officials of the Ministry of Information Technology that a privilege motion could be moved...

04.09.2025 10

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PTCL-Telenor merger further delayed

ISLAMABAD: The planned merger of Telenor Pakistan with Pakistan Tele­co­mmunication Company Ltd (PTCL) has faced further delays as the Competition...

03.09.2025 10

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NHA, railways waive fibre optic installation fees

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority and Pakistan Railways have abolished installation charges for optical fiber cables within their...

30.08.2025 20

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Audit report exposes unauthorised salary increases at SECP

ISLAMABAD: An audit report has raised serious concerns over the financial affairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP),...

24.08.2025 10

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Telecos under scrutiny for mismanagement

ISLAMABAD: The latest Auditor General (AG) report has raised serious concerns over massive violations in the telecom sector, including misconduct by...

22.08.2025 10

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Tribunal penalises PTCL, LDI operators on ICH agreement

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) decision to penalise Pakistan...

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Digital wallets surge as govt pushes for cashless Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Specialised committees set up by the prime minister to promote a cashless economy have outlined ambitious national targets for the State...

17.08.2025 20

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GSMA warns stalled digital growth risks investment

ISLAMABAD: GSMA, a global organisation representing mobile operators and entities across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, has warned that...

09.08.2025 10

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High-stakes bid for Telenor faces key test

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tele­com­munication Company Ltd (PTCL) on Tues­day presented a detailed business development plan to the Competition...

07.08.2025 10

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Sugar mills seek hearing delay

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has postponed hearings in the sugar cartelisation case involving 79 sugar mills and the...

06.08.2025 10

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