A meeting of the Spectrum Advisory Committee was held today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb.
The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Mr. Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific, GSMA, senior officials from relevant ministries and regulators, and representatives of leading mobile operators.
Participants from the telecom industry and GSMA shared perspectives on advancing Pakistan’s digital transformation through an effective spectrum policy. Discussions underscored the importance of spectrum in enabling growth of IT and telecom services, supporting exports, jobs, and wider digital adoption.
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the insights of the industry and GSMA, appreciating the value of global best practices for Pakistan’s spectrum roadmap. The Minister also emphasized timely progress on the spectrum process to capture emerging opportunities for Pakistan’s economy and society.
Federal Ministers Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar reaffirmed the government’s focus on enabling a digitally connected Pakistan with inclusive, affordable, and high-quality connectivity.
