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Smartphone financing framework remains unresolved as telcos seek PTA intervention
Pakistan’s efforts to expand smartphone ownership through installment financing face continuing regulatory and credit assessment challenges, despite a joint proposal by the country’s four major mobile operators seeking government intervention to facilitate wider access to affordable devices. Jazz, PTCL/Ufone, Telenor, and Zong submitted a joint letter to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on May 7, 2026, calling for a regulatory framework to support smartphone financing and address repayment risks. The proposal included measures to deal with persistent defaults, with SIM blocking s...
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