Published on, Sept. 1 -- September 1, 2025 1:49 AM

The Acting President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), Ahmed Idrees Chohan, has urged Government to ensure auction of the 5G spectrum in Pakistan for the uplift of country's economy, e-commerce and digital development. He stated that while countries around the world are moving rapidly towards a fast-paced digital economy powered by 5G technology, He said that the recent media reports have revealed that the 2600 MHz spectrum designated for 5G has remained entangled in judicial and administrative hurdles for nearly 29 years.

Chohan pointed out that currently, mobile operators in Pakistan rely on just 274 MHz of spectrum, which is far below regional standar...