Pakistan is poised for a landmark event in its telecommunications sector with the first-ever 5G spectrum auction scheduled for March 10, 2026. According to SAMAA TV, this auction represents a significant step toward the country's digital transformation, promising enhanced internet speeds and connectivity. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has finalized the auction framework, maintaining the base price and license terms while revising quality of service benchmarks to ensure compliance and accelerate the rollout of next-generation mobile services. As reported by Techjuice, the PTA has structured a three-phase quality of service roadmap extending to 2035, with initial requirements for median downlink speeds of 20 Mbps for 4G and 50 Mbps for 5G, increasing in subsequent phases.