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Every story Skardu Times has filed on telecom, newest first.
PTA fines telecom operators Rs3.41 billion over poor service quality
Figures given to Express News show 86 show-cause notices and 20 warning letters over four years, with operators told to clear coverage gaps by October 2026.
PTA begins blocking WhatsApp accounts tied to inactive SIM cards
The regulator says a deactivated number reissued to a new subscriber can cost the old owner control of the account, and wants users to update registration.
Senate panel orders probe into telecom overcharging
A subcommittee headed by Senator Afnanullah Khan will examine whether Jazz charged customers Rs5.83 billion above PTA-approved tariffs and review the regulator's response.
Zong, ConnectHear launch AI sign language support at service centres
The SILA system uses Pakistan Sign Language at Zong centres in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, with human interpreters available when needed.
IT minister opens Huawei national repair centre in Islamabad
The facility will repair, test and maintain Huawei telecom equipment locally, cutting turnaround times and reducing reliance on overseas services.
No Orders Yet to Suspend Internet in Rawalpindi, Attock: PTA
Punjab's Home Department has sought suspension of mobile data services on 27 September, but federal authorities have not issued a direction, according to ProPakistani.
5G launched in AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, 20 more sites planned
TechJuice reports the initial rollout has begun in the two northern regions, with further expansion already in the works.
PTA Survey Ranks Top Telcos in AJK, Gilgit
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority survey results were reported by ProPakistani, though detailed rankings were not immediately available to Skardu Times.
Zong and ISPES launch smart waste stations in Pakistan
Developing Telecoms and Telecompaper reported the deployment, but did not provide locations or the number of stations.
AJK internet outage hits day 37, subscribers demand refunds
Newswire put the outage at more than 100 days and said it has been accompanied by arrests and deadly unrest; authorities have not commented.
SCOM tops PTA mobile quality survey in AJK, GB
Digital Pakistan and 247news.com.pk reported that the state-run operator led the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority survey of network quality in the two territories.
USF launches 15 projects to bring 4G to 3.66m people
The projects cover 1,893 mauzas across 21 districts and carry a combined contracted subsidy of Rs14.008 billion, according to APP.
