ISLAMABAD:
Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman, held a high-level meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Norway, Saadia Altaf Qazi, during his official visit to Norway to represent Pakistan at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025.
According to an official statement released by PTA on Thursday, the meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the digital sector and identifying strategic opportunities to strengthen Pakistan’s digital footprint on the global stage.
During the meeting, the PTA chairman briefed the ambassador on the country’s evolving digital regulatory landscape. He highlighted PTA’s strategic priorities, including expanding digital inclusion, improving broadband penetration, and bolstering cybersecurity, all in line with international best practices. The statement noted that Ambassador Qazi appreciated PTA’s proactive efforts in driving an inclusive and secure digital transformation. She assured the PTA chairman of her full support in promoting international collaborations that align with Pakistan’s vision of a connected and empowered nation.