Global Silk Route Research Alliance
全球丝绸之路研究联盟
Independent Think Tank · Geopolitics · Belt & Road · Eurasia
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By News Desk
Regulatory duty on phones priced above $500 falls to Rs17,600 from Rs22,000 per unit; additional customs duty reduced to 4% across listed categories The government has reduced regulatory and additional customs duties on imported…
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Pakistan’s PTA has launched a licensing regime for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) following cabinet approval. MVNOs will offer services on existing networks under their own brands for 15 years, aiming to boost competition…
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Nearly 80% of mobile phones in Pakistan already support the 2300 MHz and 2600 MHz frequency bands necessary for 5G operation, sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) claimed. These mid bands are a…
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Fiberization of mobile network sites in Pakistan rose by 3.1 percentage points over the past year, reaching 17.9 percent in 2025, up from 14.8 percent in 2024. The increase reflects faster efforts to strengthen…
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Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly sector posted an 8 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase in output during November 2025, according to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and compiled by Topline Securities.…
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The Ministry of Information Technology is working on a mobile phone leasing policy, with consultations underway with stakeholders regarding mobile phone financing, Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima said. She stated that the draft…
