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According to authorities the Cabinet’s Committee for Legislative Cases (CCLC) has been provided with the Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT). The Ministry of Law had already reviewed these rules before sending them to the Cabinet Department for further consideration.
The Cabinet Division, however, handed the document back to the IT Ministry with the directive that it be shown to the CCLC before being transmitted to the federal cabinet for clearance. This phase has now been finished by the IT Ministry, opening the door for the federal cabinet to discuss it.
The creation of the Standards and Conformance Assurance Directorate, a specialized group charged with establishing testing processes in accordance with regulation technical requirements, was recognized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in its annual report. PTA’s determination to improve the quality and dependability of telecom equipment accessible in Pakistan has been shown by this program.
In order to avoid any interruptions and dangers to security, the directorate’s main responsibility is to guarantee that all telecom equipment fulfill the necessary requirements before being on sale.
Manufacturers, exporters, and licensees are among the telecom sector participants covered by the draft guidelines. Important topics including wireless interaction, safety and wellness, and electromagnetic interference are covered by the legal structure. Reducing the spread of substandard or unsuitable telecom equipment that might impair network efficiency and endanger users is the main objective of these initiatives.
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A PTA document states that putting strict testing procedures in place will help preserve uninterrupted communication capabilities and reduce technical problems brought on by malfunctioning or non-compliant devices. PTA hopes to safeguard both businesses and customers from the dangers of subpar telecom equipment by implementing these guidelines. Furthermore, following these rules would improve the general effectiveness and safety of Pakistan’s telecom industry.
The federal cabinet will then discuss the rules and regulations when the CCLC review is finished. If accepted, the new framework would improve regulatory control over telecommunications devices, guaranteeing that only compatible and high-quality products are released onto the market.
