Move to aid country’s forex reserves, IT minister says company will inject $1b in Pakistan’s economy.

All 3G licences, one 4G licence sold; decision on sale of the remaining 4G licence to be taken soon.

Zong gets 10Mhz for 3G and 10Mhz for 4G spectrum, Mobilink gets 10Mhz for 3G, Ufone and Telenor both get 5Mhz for 3G.

Trying not to keep base prices too high, the rollout process would be affected if we acted otherwise.

PTA chairperson says 3G and 4G spectrum auctions are necessary for economic growth.

Auction to be web-based and use SMRA mechanism.

All companies participating in the auction asked to ensure availability of 3G services at the auction.

Musharraf’s move to challenge appointment fails.

Authority denies report on sluggish response to auction.

A mock auction will be held on April 21 so that bidders understand the process, before actual auction on April 23.