Millions of prepaid mobile users in Pakistan just got some relief. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ordered every cellular operator in the country to guarantee a minimum balance validity of 180 days on any recharge. The rule kicks in from October 1, 2026. It comes after complaints that some operators were letting customer balances…
The long-anticipated $1 billion PTCL Ufone Telenor Merger has been put on hold due to a series of regulatory lapses by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has raised serious concerns regarding PTCL’s compliance record, market dominance, and lack of transparency. Missing $1 Billion Investment Plan A key factor behind…
Telenor Ufone Service Enhancements: In a strategic move set to redefine Pakistan’s telecommunications landscape, PTCL Group CEO Hatem Bamatraf has outlined an ambitious two-year integration plan following the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan. Speaking at GITEX in Dubai, Bamatraf emphasized the complexities and expected benefits of this significant merger, which aims to usher in a new…
