By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: The three-day Disability Leadership Training, a collaborative effort by Pathfinder Solutions, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Internet Society Accessibility Standing Group, concluded here Thursday.
The training aimed to cultivate leaders who can effectively advocate for digital rights and internet governance said a news release.
The workshop featured comprehensive sessions, engaging discussions, and expert insights from notable speakers. During the event, Chairman PTA Maj Gen (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman highlighted the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in the digital landscape.
He assured that PTA will continue to support digital inclusion in the country and has been undertaking several initiatives to encourage the socio-economic empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Chief Executive Officer of Pathfinder Solutions, Dr. Muhammad Shabbir, expressed gratitude to Chairman PTA for his continued support.
He emphasized the principle of “nothing about us without us,” highlighting that genuine change stems from empowering the individuals directly affected.
Training participants received certificates at a ceremony attended by representatives from various sectors, including government officials, NGOs, and disability rights advocates.
Earlier, In a bid to tackle the rising trend of illegal mobile phones flooding the Pakistani market, authorities have announced a comprehensive crackdown against non-PTA registered and patched devices. The move comes in response to significant revenue losses attributed to the widespread use of tampered International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, a practice that circumvents the heavy taxes imposed on mobile phones.
The Pakistani government had earlier implemented customs taxes on mobile phones, particularly targeting high-end devices.
