The Auction Advisory Committee has decided to hold Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, revising the earlier government plan that had set February 26, 2026, as the auction date. The decision was taken during a committee meeting convened to review the auction framework, timelines, and stakeholder consultations for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS). The committee reviewed preparations for the auction, including spectrum availability, auction design, and procedural milestones, and agreed on adjustments to ensure completion of the process within the revised schedule. According to officials, the auction will cover multiple spectrum bands across low, mid, and high frequencies to support nationwide 5G deployment. In total, around 597.2 MHz of spectrum is planned to be offered as part of the auction.