By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque has said that broadening the 4G technology network in the country is top priority.
These views were expressed by him while talking to a delegation of Etisalat International led by Mr. Mikhail Gerchuk, CEO e& International here on Wednesday. The delegation comprised Mr. Abdulrahim Al Nooryani, CEO Etisalat Pakistan, Mr. Hatem Bamatraf, President and CEO PTCL & Ufone, and Naveed Butt, Chief Regulatory Officer. Additional Secretary (Incharge) Ministry of IT Mohsin Mushtaq was also present.
Matters related to connectivity, 5G technology and telecom sector were discussed during the meeting. Syed Amin Ul Haque said that the future of technology in Pakistan was linked to introducing 5G technology.
He said that Ministry of IT was extending full support to telecom companies. He urged the telecom companies to play their role for bringing modern technology in Pakistan. He said that every possible steps were being taken to make 5G business friendly.
The federal minister said that the trial coverage of the 5G will be started initially in major cities. The Etisalat delegation lauded IT Minister Syed Amin Ul Haque’s initiatives regarding telecommunication. Mikhail Gerchuk chuk, CEO e& International, expressed readiness to invest in IT & Telecom sector of Pakistan.
