PTA Clears PTCL’s Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan with Regulatory Safeguards

PTA has officially granted regulatory clearance to PTCL for the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan after evaluating its impact on competition and consumer protection. The approval is conditional on the completion of legal and commercial requirements and maintaining service continuity. PTA has confirmed it will closely supervise the transition to ensure license compliance, service quality, and a competitive telecom environment.

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Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF Celebrate Milestone in Three-Year Child Online Protection Partnership

Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF concluded their three-year partnership to advance child online protection, celebrating progress with government, civil society, and youth representatives. The initiative delivered education, policy advocacy, and nationwide awareness campaigns while supporting major research on online exploitation. The partnership sets a strong foundation for a safer digital environment for Pakistan’s children.

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Telenor Pakistan Partners with Data Vault to Launch Sovereign AI Cloud for Enterprises

Telenor Pakistan and Data Vault have partnered to launch Pakistan’s first sovereign AI cloud, offering GPU-as-a-service and locally hosted AI infrastructure for enterprises. Fully compliant with national data and AI regulations, the platform enables secure model training and industry-specific AI solutions, strengthening Pakistan’s capacity to produce — not just consume — advanced AI technologies.

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CCP Flags Serious Concerns Over PTCL–Telenor Pakistan Merger, Citing Ethics, Funding, and Transparency Issues

Pakistan’s telecom regulator has cast doubt over the PTCL–Telenor merger, citing concerns about PTCL’s finances, ethics, and transparency. The CCP has demanded binding investment commitments and clarity on funding sources, warning that vague or incomplete responses undermine the merger’s viability and competitive impact.

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