CCP engages all stakeholders, regulators in PTCL-Telenor merger
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is currently conducting an in-depth Phase II Merger analysis in response to the proposed merger between Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (Telenor).
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to enhance cooperation in IT Telecom sector
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to enhance ties in information technology and telecommunication sector.
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ABHI along with MoIT participates at 2024 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing
ABHI, an embedded finance platform was honored to be invited to participate in the 2024 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing, China as part of the Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan delegation along with other Pakistan’s leading startups.
Speakers highlight potential, challenges in IT, Telecom sector
The speakers at a public-private dialogue called for strategic collaborations and rationalized spectrum and licensing mechanisms to address challenges and unlock potential in the Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication sector.
Swedish tech companies to invest in IT & Telecom sector of Pakistan: Shaza Fatima
“The present government is taking steps to promote Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the country, as the growth of ICT is a vital factor for progress,” she expressed these views while addressing the Round table on IT and Digitization with Swedish tech companies held at the Ministry of IT & Telecom.
ZONG 4G brings special Saudi Arabia international roaming offer on Eid-ul-Azha
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s largest telecom operator offers affordable International Roaming Bundles for trip to Saudi Arabia to ensure stay connected to loved ones while performing Hajj!
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Jazz witnesses over 19% USD revenue growth in 1Q 24
After eight consecutive quarters of negative USD revenue growth, Jazz, one of Pakistan’s leading digital operators reported a notable 19.2% revenue increase in USD for the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24).
ITU appoints Dr. Umar Saif to digital innovation board of innovation and entrepreneurship alliance for digital development
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Umar Saif to the Digital Innovation Board of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development. Dr. Umar Saif is currently serving as Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication.
Ministry of IT & Telecom hosts SCO virtual conference on Youth Empowerment through digital economy
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, hosted SCO Virtual Conference on Youth Empowerment through Digital Economy. Delegates from 8 member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) including, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and SCO Secretariat participated in the conference. Public & private sector across SCO member states also attended the conference.
Zong offers international roaming bundles for Pakistani tourists
Zong 4G claimed that it was the only telecom operator in Pakistan that “offers IR services in more than 150 countries and has specially tailored IR bundles for multiple locations such as the United Arab Emirates, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Azerbaijan, etc”.