ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA NEWS ) The Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday the federal government, Federal Board of Revenue and provinces to submit a written response in one week over the high taxes charged by mobile phone service operators in the country. The orders were given as a three-member bench headedRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) The  Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of grave complaint by the public that an unreasonable and high amount of tax/other charges are being deducted from the topping up  of the balance through easy load and calling cards (besides taxingRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) The Government of Pakistan has decided that for the post of new chairman and member (Finance) of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will be advertised to attract fresh and talented individuals. The Government of Pakistan has not appointed a new chairman nor its member (finance) sinceRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) PTA finally wakes up! Demands HEC to take apply for license to distribute Internet: As reported earlier on TelecoAlert.com, HEC was found to be selling internet commercial. Further investigation revealed that it was indeed selling internet connectivity though Pakistan Educational Research Network (PERN). Chairman, PakistanRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) A day before a high level delegate called upon the Chairman, Pakistan Telecom Authority to discuss the recent reports of Higher Education Commission selling paid internet services illegally. During the meeting, the delegate not only informed the Chairman but also asked for strict action againstRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) An astonishing development has been reported to TelecoAlert.com by various sources within the HEC and PTA. Wishing to remain unnamed, they have reported that HEC has been reportedly selling telecommunication services. Telecom sector of the country is regulated and monitored by Pakistan Telecom Authority. ToRead More →

LAHORE ( PRESS RELEASE ) It is said that Karachi is home to the country’s top multinational companies.It has some of the top universities in engineering, medicine and business management.It also has a vibrant financial services sector as well as South Asia’s top performing stock exchange not to mention itRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board and COMSATS Internet Services (CIS) signed an agreement today for establishment and operation of Telemedicine center in District Mansehra, KPK. The ceremony was chaired by the Senior Minister for Health and IT, Mr. Shahram Khan Tarakai. Speaking on theRead More →