Telecommunications and Digital Connectivity in Pakistan MCQS

1. Which organization regulates telecommunications in Pakistan?
(A) Pakistan Electronic Media Authority
(B) Pakistan Communication Board
(C) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
(D) Ministry of Information

2. What is the country code for Pakistan in international dialing?
(A) +91
(B) +92
(C) +93
(D) +90

3. Which of the following is the largest cellular network provider in Pakistan by subscribers?
(A) Ufone
(B) Telenor
(C) Zong
(D) Jazz

4. What does the term “3G/4G penetration” refer to in Pakistan’s telecom sector?
(A) Mobile phone sales
(B) Data coverage and usage
(C) SIM registration
(D) Wireless router availability

5. Which province in Pakistan has the lowest internet penetration?
(A) Punjab
(B) Sindh
(C) Balochistan
(D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

6. Which year did Pakistan officially launch 3G and 4G services?
(A) 2010
(B) 2012
(C) 2014
(D) 2016

7. What is the main objective of Pakistan’s “Digital Pakistan” initiative?
(A) To replace books with digital tablets in schools
(B) To improve online education only
(C) To boost IT exports and digital infrastructure
(D) To privatize telecom networks

8. Which authority oversees the issuance of telecom licenses in Pakistan?
(A) National Telecommunication Board
(B) Ministry of IT and Telecom
(C) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
(D) State Bank of Pakistan

9. Which of the following is a major challenge in expanding telecom services in Pakistan?
(A) High population density
(B) Political instability
(C) Inadequate rural infrastructure
(D) Internet addiction

10. Which international tech company has partnered with Pakistan for fiber-optic expansion under the CPEC project?
(A) Microsoft
(B) Huawei
(C) Samsung
(D) Google