PTA hosts mock auction ahead of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum sale
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority conducts a mock auction to test systems and prepare telecom operators ahead of the country’s upcoming 5G spectrum sale.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority conducts a mock auction to test systems and prepare telecom operators ahead of the country’s upcoming 5G spectrum sale.
VEON’s Jazz International agrees to acquire a controlling stake in TPL Insurance to expand digital insurance and financial services through its JazzCash and Mobilink Bank ecosystem in Pakistan.
Pakistan is advancing its digital transformation through the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, establishing new governance bodies, launching a national AI policy, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, expanding submarine cable connectivity, and accelerating broadband deployment. The government also aims to digitize public sector operations and protect citizens’ digital rights.
JazzWorld has partnered with the GSMA Innovation Fund to co-finance Pakistani startups and accelerate mobile-driven digital innovation with social and economic impact across the country.
VEON has partnered with the GSMA Innovation Fund to co-finance and support startups in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Through JazzWorld and Banglalink, the initiative will provide funding and capacity-building assistance to digital innovators driving social and economic impact.
JazzWorld has pledged to boost women’s participation in digital services by 2028 through targeted initiatives under the GSMA Connected Women programme. The company will focus on financial inclusion, healthcare access, safe digital content and trust-building measures to ensure women can confidently use digital platforms in their daily lives.
Pakistan has shortlisted Jazz, Zong and Ufone to participate in its upcoming 5G spectrum auction, advancing the country’s plans to introduce next-generation connectivity. The move is expected to strengthen digital infrastructure and enable new services across sectors as Pakistan prepares for the transition beyond 4G.
Pakistan’s IT exports reached $374 million in January 2026, growing 19% year-on-year. As Microsoft plans a $50 billion AI investment across the Global South, experts say regulatory clarity, stronger data protection, and faster implementation could help Pakistan attract investment and reach its $10 billion IT export target.
JazzWorld’s leadership joined global fintech discussions at Mobile World Congress 2026, highlighting how AI can expand financial inclusion in emerging markets. CEO Aamir Ibrahim emphasized trust, transparency and responsible innovation as key pillars for scaling intelligent finance and bringing millions of unbanked individuals into the digital economy.
Pakistan’s mobile subscribers crossed 225 million after more than two million new users joined in January 2026. PTA data shows continued growth in 3G/4G adoption, rising penetration rates, and improved teledensity, reflecting expanding digital connectivity and stronger telecom sector momentum across urban and rural areas.