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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
The ‘Information Systems & Data’ of critical infrastructures—namely NADRA, IMMPASS, and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)—have been declared as “Critical Information Infrastructures” (CIIs), while a summary for the designation of the Telecom Sector and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is currently under process for approval by the Federal Cabinet. This has been revealed in official documents of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT).
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed yet another delay in the auction of 5G services, citing unresolved challenges that could hinder a positive market response. The announcement was made during a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired by Senator Rana Mehmood-ul-Hassan. Chairman PTA and his team presented the 5G rollout plan and admitted that the auction scheduled for April 2025 could not be held.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) admitted on Monday that it has not consulted the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) under the $77.73 million Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP), aimed at adhering to uniform national quality standards.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
In a letter to Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Jeanette Whyte, Head of Public Policy and External Affairs for APAC at GSMA, has called for urgent tax reforms to support the growth and sustainability of Pakistan’s mobile sector. The GSMA’s letter outlines the challenges posed by the current tax structure, which is hindering digital inclusion and economic development in the country.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has once again issued a stern warning against citizens using illegal or tampered mobile phones. According to the PTA, the latter could face serious consequences, including up to three years in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 1 million, and confiscation of the device. The new notification targets phones with cloned or altered IMEI numbers. However, this announcement has triggered a wave of backlash on social media.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) has submitted its budget proposals for 2025–26, urging the government to introduce wide-ranging tax reforms and strategic incentives to support economic growth and digital transformation. A key recommendation is to exempt duties and taxes on infrastructure needed for 5G deployment, which the Chamber views as critical for Pakistan’s digital advancement.
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2 weeks ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
The A series of Samsung has a large fan base in Pakistan, as it offers smartphones in all segments (budget, midrange, and flagship). The recent addition to the family is Galaxy A26 5G, a lower midrange device with decent specs such as a 120 Hz AMOLED display, IP67 dust and water protection, 50 MP Triple camera, Galaxy AI, and more. The smartphone is currently available for around PKR 85,000 in the market. However, many people can’t pay the full price of the phone upfront.
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2 weeks ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
In the latest Quality of Service (QoS) survey conducted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in the first quarter of 2025, Jazz has emerged as the weakest performer among all cellular mobile operators in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The findings are based on an extensive field assessment carried out in multiple areas across the region, where PTA evaluated voice, SMS, and broadband performance under the Cellular Mobile Network QoS Regulations 2021.
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2 weeks ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
At a recent launch event hosted by Jazz at its headquarters in Islamabad, the company officially unveiled the Nothing Phone (2), Phone (2a), and CMF Phone 1 for the Pakistani market under its digital lifestyle brand RoX. Yellostone Technologies, the official distributor of Nothing in Pakistan, was also present at the event. During the ceremony, Yellostone CEO Farid Jan also confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone (3a) will also soon arrive in Pakistan.
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2 weeks ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
In a significant boost to the local smartphone market, the highly anticipated Nothing Phone (2), Phone (2a), and the budget-friendly CMF Phone 1 have officially launched in Pakistan. The launch was carried out through a strategic collaboration between Jazz under its lifestyle brand RoX, and Yellostone Technologies, which will serve as the official distributor.
