Azerbaijani Ambassador Ali Alizade has said that Pakistan is currently working on the possibilities to use Azerbaijan’s telecom satellite Azerspace-1. This issue was previously considered in 2016 during a meeting…
Careem Gets $350 Million in Funding From Rakuten and Saudi Telecom Company
Careem, the ride-hailing service in Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa, announced today a first close in its $500 million funding round. The investment of $350 million is co-led by…
Wateen Telecom to Provide Business Connectivity in Thar
Wateen Telecom, Pakistan’s largest telecommunication service provider, has signed an MoU with Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC), and Engro Thar Power Limited (EPTL) under which Wateen will provide dedicated…
Zong Becomes Exclusive Telecom Partner of Pakistan’s Largest Multiplex
Zong and Universal Cinemas have entered into an agreement for it to become the exclusive Telecom partner with Pakistan’s biggest Multiplex cinemas in the Emporium Mall, Lahore. The multiplex cinemas…
Yahoo! sold to America’s Telecom Giant Verizon for $4.83 Billion
Yahoo! the company that once defined the Internet has been sold for just $4.83 billion. America’s largest telecommunication company Verizon has decided to acquire the core Internet business of Yahoo. This…
Mobilink Announces to combine business with Warid Telecom
VimpelCom and Global Telecom Holding, the parent companies of Mobilink have announced today to combine business with Warid Telecom. The merger of Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (“Mobilink”) and Warid Telecom…
PTA Provides Training to Afghan Telecom Regulatory Authority
PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) in collaboration with International Telecom Union (ITU) has organized a training program for Afghan Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (ATRA) and Ministry of Communication, Afghanistan on regulatory issues…
Ministry of IT held Interactive Sessions for Consultation on Draft Telecom Policy 2014
Ministry of IT holds interactive consultative sessions with stakeholders on new draft of telecom policy which was made available for views and comments earlier this month. Two day workshop (14-15…
Warid Telecom announces its 4G LTE Partner and roll out plans
Warid Telecom has finally made an official statement regarding its 4G network roll out in Pakistan. The 4G LTE roll-out plan was disclosed during GITEX Technology Week 2014 in Dubai….