Islamabad, In a notable development for Pakistan’s telecommunications sector, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), met with Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), on the sidelines of the GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024). This meeting underscores PTA’s ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration and highlights key initiatives poised to shape the telecommunications landscape in Pakistan.
According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the interaction between Chairman PTA and the ITU Secretary-General focused on a range of pivotal topics, including PTA’s current and prospective projects, regulatory frameworks, and the technological evolution within the telecommunications industry. A significant part of the discussion was dedicated to PTA’s Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy and its Parental Guidebook on Child Online Protection, initiatives that garnered high praise from Ms. Bogdan-Martin for their focus on gender inclusivity.
Furthermore, Chairman Rehman extended an invitation to the Secretary-General to visit Pakistan, proposing the country as a host for future regulatory events related to telecommunications. This gesture is indicative of Pakistan’s eagerness to play a more prominent role in the global telecom community and its readiness to contribute to the international discourse on regulatory best practices and digital inclusion.
The meeting concluded with a consensus on the importance of continuing the partnership between PTA and ITU, aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange and bolstering collaborative efforts. This engagement marks a significant step towards enhancing the telecommunications sector in Pakistan, with a shared vision for a more connected and digitally inclusive future.