ISLAMABAD: National Economic Research Associates (NERA), a US-based consultancy hired by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has identified major hurdles that could delay the rollout of 5G spectrum technology, scheduled for April 2025. NERA shared its preliminary findings with the advisory committee on Friday after a week of consultations with stakeholders. The committee, headed by … Read more
Saudi Arabia is hosting the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) players’ auction in Jeddah, marking the kingdom’s first major foray into cricket. The two-day event is expected to see franchise teams spend upwards of Rs 600 crore ($71 million), adding to the Indian Premier League’s reputation as one of the most lucrative shows in sports. … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially appointed National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA) to provide advisory services to help launch the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum with the aim of promoting next generation mobile broadband services in Pakistan. The contract was signed on November 5, 2024. As part of the agreement, NERA will conduct … Read more
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane prepares to take off at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore. – Reuters/File There is only one day left until the deadline for submitting privatization bids for PIA. Concerns loom over potential delays in the PIA sale. The privatization of the General Investment Authority is a priority within the … Read more
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane prepares to take off at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore. – Reuters/File Parliamentary Secretary for Communications briefs NA. The government delayed the process due to low interest from bidders and problems. The minister says the privatization of PIA was an elaborate process. ISLAMABAD: The current government has decided … Read more