PTA Urges Public to Block or Transfer SIMs Registered in Deceased Relatives’ Names
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised citizens to ensure that SIM cards registered under deceased persons are either transferred to eligible legal heirs or blocked through the official Change of Ownership (COO) procedure. The authority said the step is necessary to prevent
Study Suggests Lowering Mobile Phone Taxes Could Significantly Boost Pakistan’s Economy
Pakistan could ultimately increase total tax revenues by reducing heavy mobile sector taxes, according to the latest Frontier Economics report for VEON The report argues that cutting taxes on mobile services would initially reduce direct telecom revenue, but stronger digital usage and broader
Pakistan’s IT Exports Expected to Reach Record $4.5 Billion, Says Shaza Fatima
Pakistan’s information technology exports are expected to surpass $4.5 billion this year as the government accelerates efforts to expand the country’s digital economy, Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja informed the National Assembly this week. Shaza told lawmakers that improved macroeconomic
Remittances Will Jump to $50 Billion After Crypto is Legalized in Pakistan: Malik Bostan
Remittance inflows will jump significantly to $50 billion from the current level of around $38 billion when cryptocurrencies are legalized and properly regulated in Pakistan, Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) Malik Bostan said in a meeting today. Zafar Paracha,
