The Cable Media Association has urged the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to simplify licensing requirements, taxes, and regulatory procedures for small licensed cable operators to help improve internet services, it was reported on Friday.
A delegation of the association raised the issues during a meeting with PTA Director General Enforcement Brigadier (retd) Aamir Shehzad, where participants discussed challenges faced by cable operators and obstacles to providing internet services.
The delegation was led by association chairman Haji Sultan Akbar and included Muhammad Sohail Iqbal, Kashif Aleem Chaudhry, Chaudhry Nadeem Nisar Gujjar, Ghulam Gilani and Mian Naveed.
PTA Lahore Zonal Director Sadiqa Khalid and Assistant Director Shafiq Ahmed also attended the meeting.
During the discussion, the association called for simpler licensing procedures, a review of taxes and fees, and a more transparent regulatory framework for smaller operators.
Brigadier (retd) Aamir Shehzad assured the delegation of the authority’s cooperation in addressing the operators’ concerns and resolving operational issues.
PTA Lahore Zonal Director Sadiqa Khalid also assured the association of support on internet licensing matters, saying the authority would make efforts to work closely with cable operators.
