Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Monday that Pakistan information technology (IT) exports are projected to reach $4.6 billion during the current fiscal year, as the government highlighted progress in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and innovation. Read More: Pakistan to achieve $4 billion in IT exports: Shaza The briefing was given during a review meeting on […]
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PTA to hold second phase of 5G spectrum positioning auction
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to conduct the second phase of the 5G spectrum auction tomorrow, focusing on determining the positioning of frequency bands already purchased by telecom operators. Read More: Pakistan secures $507 million in historic 5G spectrum auction This phase will cover the 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz spectrum bands and […]
IT secretary denies firewall shutdown ahead of 5G auction
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Thursday was informed that reports about the shutdown of the so-called internet firewall ahead of the 5G spectrum auction were incorrect. At the outset of the meeting, Syed Aminul Haque, the committee chairman, noted that there were reports regarding the firewall. Meanwhile, Sadiq Memon called for […]
5G auction on March 10; initial services planned in big cities
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeez-ur-Rehman said on Wednesday that the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10, with services initially rolling out in federal and provincial capitals and plans to expand to other cities soon. Speaking at a media briefing on the upcoming Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (5G), […]