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PTA will grant fixed satellite service licenses.

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In an effort to improve the nation’s satellite communication infrastructure, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has declared its intention to provide licenses for the delivery of Fixed Satellite Services (FSS).

A draft policy detailing the new licensing regime’s terms and conditions has been created and made available for public review.

According to the draft, the license will be valid for a period of 15 years, with license holders required to commence services within 18 months of issuance. The initial fee for obtaining an FSS license has been set at $500,000.

There will be limitations even if the license will grant access to mobile satellite services and public switched terrestrial networks. Under this license, satellite-based services for ships, airplanes, and automobiles, as well as radio and television broadcasting, will not be allowed.

In addition to operational guidelines, the draft mandates strict adherence to the PTA Act, Rules, and the Pakistan Space Activities Rules 2024. License holders will also be required to ensure robust data protection measures and maintain a transparent billing system to safeguard consumer interests.

The PTA has invited feedback from stakeholders, industry experts, and the public on the proposed draft. All suggestions and concerns must be submitted by February 14, as part of the public consultation process.

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In times of difficulty, Pakistan and Turkey always stand together: PM

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According to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan and Turkey have always supported one another throughout trying times and would continue to do so.

He said that the people of Pakistan joined him in honoring the bravery and tenacity of our Turkish brothers and sisters, who, under the capable leadership of President Erdogan, came out stronger from this strategy, in a post on X marking the end of two years since the devastating earthquake in Turkiye.

Today marks the second anniversary of the February 6, 2023 earthquake in Turkey, which destroyed entire cities and killed around 60,000 people, including in neighboring Syria.

Following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck at 4:17 am, thousands of residential buildings in southeast Turkey collapsed, killing numerous people in their wake.

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For regional peace, the Kashmir issue must be resolved.

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Pakistan’s unwavering and ongoing political, diplomatic, and spiritual support for Kashmiris in their rightful fight for the right to self-determination has been reaffirmed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

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In times of difficulty, Pakistan and Turkey always stand together: PM

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2 hours ago

Farwa

Pakistan and Turkey have always supported one another during challenging times and will continue to do so, according to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

In an X post marking the two-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Turkey, he claimed that the people of Pakistan joined him in honoring the bravery and tenacity of our Turkish brothers and sisters, who, under President Erdogan’s capable leadership, came out stronger as a result of this tactic.

Today marks two years since the February 6, 2023, earthquake that destroyed entire cities and killed about 60,000 people, including in neighboring Syria.

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck at 4:17 am in Southeastern Turkey caused thousands of residential buildings to collapse, killing several people in their wake.