Pakistan Cable Operators پاکستان کیبل اپریٹرز

17/11/2024

13/08/2024

18/04/2024

ITCN Asia 2024 is has commenced its proceedings at the esteemed Lahore Expo Centre, featuring an illustrious lineup of global IT experts and industry leaders. Over the course of three intellectually-charged days, attendees will delve into insightful discussions, witness cutting-edge innovations, and forge lasting professional connections.

18/04/2024

Based on an investigation conducted under the Securities Act, 2015, the SECP has filed a criminal complaint against two individuals who were found involved in front-running equity trading by a large institutional investor during the period from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.

The criminal complaint number 15 of 2024, dated April 8, 2024, has been filed at the Special Court (Offenses in Banks), Karachi.

21/02/2024

23/01/2024

Pakistani netizens, already reeling from recent internet disruptions, were met with another dark day on January 20. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) offered technical justifications, attributing the blackout to ongoing system upgrades. However, the projected timeline of "2 to 3 months" only served to deepen public anxieties.

Director General Ahmed Shamim Pirzada, flanked by Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi and FIA Cybercrime Director of Operations Waqaruddin Syed, faced a press conference rife with scepticism.

The timing of the outage, coinciding with a pre-announced online event by a specific political party, fuelled speculation of deliberate throttling.

This suspicion was further bolstered by a similar pattern of disruptions on December 17 and January 7.

Minister Solangi echoed the technical glitch explanation while acknowledging the possibility of further hiccups.

This tepid reassurance did little to assuage public concerns, particularly against the backdrop of suspiciously timed blackouts.

The PTA's previous statement citing a "technical fault" after the January 20th disruption only added fuel to the fire of public doubt.

Pakistan's tech-savvy populace expressed palpable outrage at the apparent lack of transparency and the extended timeframe for resolution.

14/01/2024

Chinese startup Betavolt asserts a groundbreaking achievement with its claim of developing a nuclear battery capable of powering smartphones for 50 years without charging. The Beijing-based company touts this nuclear battery as the world's first to achieve the miniaturization of atomic energy, fitting 63 nuclear isotopes into a module smaller than a coin.

How it works:
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14/12/2023

Press Release (cont'd): At its core, the strategy emphasizes a multi-stakeholder approach, fostering active collaboration between public and private sectors, regulatory bodies, telecom operators, private security firms, academia, and civil society. This inclusive strategy aims to create a united and comprehensive front against cyber threats.
PTA is dedicated to progressively enhance the cyber security posture of Pakistan’s telecom sector over the next five years. This initiative is not just a step forward in cybersecurity but it is also a leap towards a more digitally secure and resilient Pakistan. The strategy is available at https://pta.gov.pk/en/media-center/single-media/cyber-security-strategy-for-telecom-sector-2023-2028-121223.

14/12/2023

In a significant development in the telecom sector, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the shareholders of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited for the acquisition of 100% shares at an Enterprise Value of Rs108 billion ($385 million).

PTCL plans to finance the transaction through external debt. This consolidation is expected to improve the long-term outlook of the telecom sector, enhance the capabilities of the combined entities, and result in improved coverage and service quality for customers.

The transaction aims to strengthen PTCL Group's position as a leading operator in mobile, fixed, and micro-financing, serving over 70 million customers.