Pakistan’s First Right of Way Policy is a milestone towards “Digital Pakistan” that aims to promote modern telecommunication services, resolve issues regarding the establishment of telecommunication systems and introduction of fast track processes for the provision of Right of Way through One Window Operation.
Govt. is Actively Working to Launch 5G Services in the Country- Syed Amin-ul-Haque
Check Also: PTA to Ensure Alternate Arrangements for Internet Connectivity The Ceremony was attended by Ms Rubina Khalid Chairperson Senate Committee for IT & Telecom, Mr. Ali Khan Jadoon Chairman NA Standing Committee for IT & Telecom, Secretary IT, Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman PTA Major General Amir Azeem Bajwa, DG, SCO, and Officials from IT & Telecom Ministry, CEOs of Telecom Operators, dignitaries from different sectors and stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Syed Amin-ul-Haque said that Pakistan offers an open and deregulated market with a licensing regime that is supportive for establishing businesses in the Country focusing on Ease of doing business. He added. Syed Amin-ul Haque said that due to the investor’s friendly policies of the Government of Pakistan, there is a significant presence of multinational companies operating in the Technology & Telecom Sector of Pakistan. The Telecom sector has made significant contributions to the economic growth of the country and has contributed over Rs. 278.5 Billion, to the National Exchequer during the last year, which is indeed commendable. said IT Minister. He said that the need for the high proliferation of mobile broadband services in the country and its impact on overall GDP and productivity was highlighted during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
It is promising to see that with 93 million subscribers of broadband services, the growth of Digital Financial Services and other e/m services are being led by the Telecom Sector.
said, Minister. Julian Gorman, Head of APAC , GSMA while addressing the ceremony IT Minister also stated that the government is heavily investing in the enhancement of digital infrastructure in underserved areas nationwide, which has led to equitable sharing of opportunities and resources, paving the way for accelerated economic growth.
At this point, it’s important to mention that MoiTT through USF has already started dozens of Projects estimating about Rs. 14 Billion PKR for the proliferation of Digital Infrastructure and Services in unserved and underserved areas of the country in the last 8 months
He said that while access to Telecommunication Services is a prerequisite to Digitalization, however, Right of Way has remained a major impediment towards the deployment of infrastructure since the introduction of the Pakistan Telecom Re-Organization Act 1996. said Syed Amin-ul-Haque.
