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Zong consumers hit by worst coverage, network issues

Aftab Ahmed  Islamabad: Zong—China Mobile Pakistan—is amongst third CMOS with 22% subscribers with network issues, causing problems for users. Customers have now started complaining about issues…

May 19, 2021
Consumer

HBL, MCB, UBL again penalized millions

Aftab Ahmed Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan—the country’s banking regulator—has again penalized monetary cumulatively of Rs 97 million to the top three banks for violating…

Apr 24, 2021
Consumer

Ufone 2nd worst performer after Jazz

Aftab Ahmed State-run CMO monopoly—Ufone—has the worst performance in two metropolitan cities of the country whereas its subscribers have few complaints about overcharging or billing issues.…

Oct 10, 2020
Consumer

OMCs under NAB radar for money laundering

Aftab Ahmed Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has sent notices to all the 26 OMCs, including state-run PSO and its regulator—OGRA. The Authority asked OMCs…

Sep 22, 2020
Consumer

Inquiry launched against sugar industry

Aftab Ahmed Islamabad: Teams of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Monday raided the offices of the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and seized records…

Sep 14, 2020
Consumer

Zong obtains stay against Rs 100m fine

Aftab Ahmed Islamabad: Zong—a China Mobile Pakistan—has obtained a stay from Islamabad High Court (IHC) for not paying Rs 100 million penalties over non-compliance with regulatory…

Sep 7, 2020
Consumer

Fauji Foods further increases in market share

Aftab Ahmed Islamabad: Covid-19 pandemic provides opportunities to expand the business. Fauji Foods Limited is eying a larger market share after restructuring. It also hires professionals…

Sep 3, 2020
Consumer

OGRA fines Rs 15 million to OMCs

Aftab Ahmed Islamabad: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) imposed a fine of Rs 5 million each on three OMCs for being responsible in petrol crisis…

Jun 29, 2020