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PTA sets March 10 for 5G Spectrum auction in Pakistan

Confirmed timeline provides telecom operators and prospective bidders with adequate preparation time

By APP
January 30, 2026
People work near the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters building in Islamabad on August 16, 2024. — AFP
People work near the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters building in Islamabad on August 16, 2024. — AFP

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the “Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G in Pakistan” will be conducted on March 10, 2026.

According to a press release, the finalised schedule follows constructive regulatory coordination and extensive stakeholder consultations, aimed at ensuring a smooth, transparent, and well-participated auction process.

The confirmed timeline provides telecom operators and prospective bidders with adequate preparation time and reflects PTA’s commitment to facilitating optimal participation while ensuring full alignment with procedural and regulatory requirements.

All interested parties are advised to review the Information Memorandum (IM) for “NGMS)/5G in Pakistan” and stay informed through updates available on the PTA website: https://www.pta.gov.pk/category/spectrum-auction-pakistan.