PTML (Ufone) enters 5G race armed with the largest share of the global standard 3.5 GHz spectrum
Pakistani telecom operator, Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating as Ufone, has formally entered Pakistan’s 5G landscape armed with the largest share of the critical 3500 MHz frequency band, a global standard in 5G connectivity. Subject to regulatory approvals, the planned amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan into Ufone is expected to position the combined entity, MergeCo, as the largest spectrum holder in Pakistan’s telecom industry.
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PTML Acquires 5G Spectrum to Power Pakistan’s Next Generation Digital Economy
Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating under the brand name Ufone, alongside its digital telecom brand onic, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), has successfully acquired 5G spectrum in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) 5G spectrum auction held in Islamabad.
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Pakistan officially kicks off 5G Spectrum auction
Pakistan formally launched the auction for 5G spectrum, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country’s digital connectivity.
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Experts call for radical tax cuts for 5G technology roll-out in Pakistan
The successful roll-out and adoption of 5G technology in Pakistan hinges on radical tax cuts and business-to-business strategy, otherwise the country’s transition to 5G will remain in low pace due to crippling taxation, high handset costs, and the lack of industrial use cases.
Pakistan to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction on March 10, 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the “Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G in Pakistan” will be conducted on 10 March 2026.
Aurangzeb Confirms ECC Approval of Recommendations for Upcoming Spectrum Auction
Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, stated that the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved key recommendations for the upcoming spectrum auction, calling it a major step toward promoting digital and financial inclusion in the country.
Govt Preparing 600 MHz Spectrum Auction for Feb 2026, Shaza Fatima
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja that the government was planning to auction 600 MHz of spectrum, for which efforts were underway to complete the auction process by the first week of February 2026.
FBR Clarifies Wrong Tax Return SMS Sent by Telecom Operators
Each year in September, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) approaches Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to send customized text messages reminding taxpayers to file their income tax returns before the statutory deadline.
PTCL Group Continues to Achieve Double Digit Growth
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025 (HY), at a Board of Directors meeting held in Islamabad. PTCL Group recorded 16% revenue growth, maintaining its position as Pakistan’s premier integrated telecom services provider.
Huawei Deputy CEO Urges Telecom Reform to Unlock Pakistan’s Digital Potential at GSMA Summit
The GSMA Digital Nation Summit 2025 brought together senior leaders from government, telecom, fintech, and global development agencies to chart a roadmap for a secure, inclusive, and innovation-driven digital Pakistan.