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PTA proposes 10-year radio licences, online processing under new rules

Pakistan Published 19 October 2026, 21:52 · archived 19 Oct 2026

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed a new licensing framework for radio-based communication services, introducing a 10-year licence term, online application processing and a 15-working-day deadline for communicating decisions on complete applications, while tightening eligibility, equipment and compliance requirements. Under the draft Radio Based Services (RBS) Licensing Regulations, 2026, the regulator has proposed four categories of licences covering private radio networks, aircraft mobile stations, maritime mobile stations and amateur radio operators, including a sep...

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