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ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Pakistan will not go into arbitration against the Dubai-based Etisalat for not releasing $800 million outstanding on account of the purchase of 26% shares of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), as it would have negative consequences on bilateral relations between the two countries. This was stated by Chairman, PrivatizationRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in its ongoing efforts to control grey traffic has unearthed an illegal gateway exchange in Sheikhupura. According to details, a successful raid against the grey operator was carried out along with FIA team at Islampura, Faisalabad Road, Manawala, Distt. Sheikhupura. AnRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing between USF and NTC was also held at the event with regards to establishment of telecentres. Telecenters will be providing e-services, distance learning and create employment opportunities, among various other benefits like bridging the digital divide. Finance minister congratulatedRead More →

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ISLAMABAD (MEDIA REPORT ) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will take action against those users of frequency spectrum that do not have a valid licence. PTA and Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) have been monitoring frequency spectrum and taking enforcement action against illegal /unauthorised users of frequency spectrum on a regularRead More →

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Great concerns were expressed that US NSA by using a malware used to spy Pakistan top civil and military leadership, asked PTA and Intelligence Agencies to submit a report. Senator A. Rehman Malik asked for report from PTA that what measures it has taken against the piracy of IMEI numbersRead More →

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A decade later, the $800 million ghost refuses to rest in peace. It is fair to say that the UAE-based Etisalat has given its Pakistani interlocutors a run for their money. The Emirati telco still owes the Pakistani government $800 million from its 26 percent management-stake-buyout in PTCL back inRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is looking at the options to introduce mobile phone based cashless finance system, however significant investments would be required by the banking sector in their IT networks. Seminar titled, ‘Financial and Social Inclusion through Mobile Money and M-commerce,’ wasRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Universal Service Fund Company (USF Co) 45th Board of Directors Meeting was convened in the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom, Islamabad. The Chairperson, Board of Directors, USF Co and the Minister of State for IT & Telecom; Mrs. Anusha Rahman Khan chaired the meetingRead More →