A Major Step Toward a Digital Future – GSMA Digital Nation Summit 2025
Long-standing barriers to fiber optic network installation have been removed, says PTA Chairman
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
Through its active participation in the GSMA Digital Nation Summit 2025, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reaffirmed its commitment to building a safe, inclusive, and integrated digital Pakistan.
Speaking on the regulator’s perspective regarding the development of a robust digital ecosystem, PTA Chairman Major General (Retired) Hafeez ur Rehman outlined the Authority’s future roadmap. He termed the alignment of telecom charges with international standards as a significant policy advancement — achieved through continuous efforts and effective consultation with government bodies — which has helped foster an investor-friendly environment.
Highlighting the Right of Way (RoW) framework as a major development, the Chairman stated that it has resolved long-standing obstacles in the installation of fiber optic networks, resulting in substantial improvements in network expansion and service delivery.
He further emphasized that better internet access is essential for inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development.
Commenting on future connectivity, the Chairman prioritized the timely resolution of spectrum-related challenges and the early launch of 5G services as top national priorities. He stressed that effective collaboration between private, public, and international organizations is critical for promoting digital progress and establishing a modern, integrated, and empowered digital state.
The Chairman also highlighted PTA’s vital role in continuous policy reforms, infrastructure enhancement, and promotion of digital innovation, calling it a foundation not only for comprehensive and sustainable digital transformation but also for achieving national development goals.