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Web Desk
Jun 20, 2025

Mobile phone penetration reaches 200m in Pak; PTA celebrates with free smartphones

PTA said that the total number of broadband subscribers is over 143 million, while three million subscribers use fixed telephone service.

Business

Web Desk
Dec 14, 2023

PTCL seals Rs108 billion deal to acquire Telenor Pakistan in telecom sector mega merger

In a significant consolidation within the telecom sector, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has finalised a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the shareholders of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TPL) for the acquisition of 100 per cent shares at the value of Rs 108 billion ($385 million).

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Web Desk
Oct 27, 2023

Women’s SIM cards exploited for terrorism and extortion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

In a shocking revelation from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it has been uncovered that women’s SIM cards are being exploited for heinous purposes like terrorist activities and extortion.

Business

Web Desk
Oct 20, 2023

Pakistan’s services trade deficit surges by over 75% to $216 million

In September, Pakistan’s service sector faced a trade deficit of $216 million, marking a substantial 75.61 per cent increase compared to the same period last year when the deficit stood at $123 million, as revealed by the recent data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Pakistan

Hum News
Oct 04, 2023

3G, 4G users in Pakistan increase to 126.61 million

In August 2023, Pakistan experienced notable shifts in its mobile network landscape, as revealed by the latest data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).