National Roaming Services launched for Ensuring Ehnaced Connectivityalong Markran Coastal Highway
Islamabad: To mark the 77th Independence Day of Pakistan Ministry of IT & Telecom & PTA in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity and public service in Balochistan, launched National Roaming Services along Makran Coastal Highway today. The milestone achievement launched during a ceremony held at PTA headquarters is a result of collaborative efforts among the Universal Service Fund (USF), Jazz, Ufone, under the patronage of PTA.Govt Okays to pledge major airports, highways to raise loans
Ms. Shaza Fatima, Minister of State for IT &Telecom, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rahman Chairman PTA, Mr. Muhammad Naveed, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokar, Members of The Authority, Mr. Mudassar Naveed CEO USF, Mr. Aamir Ibrahim CEO Jazz, Ufone representatives and PTA team were present in the ceremony.
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, expressed his gratitude to the PTA, USF, and the Government of Pakistan for their unwavering support in achieving this milestone. He stated, “This launch on Independence Day is symbolic of our commitment to serving the underserved and ensuring that every Pakistani has access to reliable communication, no matter where they are. This is just the beginning, as our mission to transform lives through digital solutions takes a significant step towards bridging the connectivity gap in remote areas like Balochistan with this National Roaming services.”
Availability of telecom services in such underserved areas is not only a technological upgrade but also a public service initiative by the government of Pakistan to improve livelihoods of people of Blaochistan, especially of the people living along Makran coastal highway.