ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Pakistan Telecom Authority and Government of Pakistan are all set to hold another 3G/4G spectrum auction. It has been learnt that the Telecom authority along with the Government of Pakistan will be launching the second 3G/4G Auction that will see the spectrum that was leftRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) News has come out of UFONE that its Chief Commecial Office, Mr. Ashar Yaqoob has resigned. According to various sources within UFONE, TelecoAlert.com has confirmation that Mr. Ashar Yaqoob has left UFONE. Ashar Yaqub had joined Ufone in December 2013 after having worked with theRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) There have been rumors flying around that Mobilink is aiming to acquire Nayatel. Nayatel is one of the top internet providers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi that has made its mark due to its incredible high speed internet that is also reliable. So it was noRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) TelecoAlert.com has learnt through various confirmed sources that the Government of Pakistan is mulling over new contracts for Chinese information technology firms. This news come from reports that numerous western companies that have been supporting Government of Pakistan with its IT needs have supplied strategicRead More →
A pilot project launched in 1997-98 under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a tehsil of Kasur in 1997-98 The land record of 23,000 villages has been computerised, while the process for urban property would also be started soon Five million errors had been corrected and 100 personsRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) There are some serious challenges faced by the telecommunication sector which is hampering the growth of telecom services in the country and demand immediate attention by the Government of Pakistan. Telcos again appealed Muslim League government to address issues regarding Taxes and duties in letterRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) A high level meeting took place where Ministry of Information and Technology along with Ministry of Finance met with representatives of cellular companies. However this meeting didn’t bear any fruits. The meeting was about the taxation that has been levied by federal and provincial governmentsRead More →
KARACHI ( ASLAM SHAH ) Police has registered an First Information Report (FIR) No, 49/2016 under section 7-Anti Terrorism Act (ATA), Official Secret Act-1923, Sec-4, Telephone & Telegraph Act-1885 (25), 420, 506/34 at Police Station Aziz Bhatti against the Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authorith (PTA), the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PakistanRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Telenor has officially lodged a complained to Competition Commission Pakistan (CCP) regarding the merger between Mobilink and Warid. The letter that was submitted to the Commission states categorically that the merger will create a strong monopoly in the market and change the dynamics for otherRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Another attempt for audit of the Pakistan Telecom Authority has been stopped through strong influence as learnt by TelecoAlert.com. The auditor general of Pakistan was keen to take an audit of the regulatory body for the previously held 3G/4G auction. The audit was to checkRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) According to various confirmed reports, TelecoAlert.com can confirm that VimpelCom CEO Jean-Yves Charlier will be visiting Pakistan soon. Though the dates are not confirmed, it is however expected that he will be here for the merger between Warid and Mobilink. During his stay he willRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) Stat Bank of Pakistan reveled in Q1 report that due to heavily taxed on Mobile sector lower mobile and broadband usage in Pakistan. The report says that FY16 with increased number of broadband users; better cellular and teledensity;and decline in PTCL financial losses. PTCL aRead More →