Pakistan is set to conduct its largest-ever 5G spectrum auction tomorrow, marking a significant step toward nationwide deployment of next-generation mobile networks. The auction will release 600 MHz of spectrum, dramatically increasing the country’s existing allocation of just 274 MHz, which has been in place since 1987, according to Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The 5G auction…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has alerted the public to a growing trend of scam calls made using fake or modified UAN numbers. These calls often employ spoofing techniques, making them appear as legitimate helplines or official contacts. According to PTA, these fraudulent calls are specifically designed to mislead recipients into believing they are interacting…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has intensified its efforts to improve mobile network security, blocking more than 3.2 million SIM cards issued in the names of deceased individuals over the past year. The action forms part of a nationwide campaign aimed at reducing illegal SIM usage and strengthening the integrity of Pakistan’s telecom ecosystem. According to…