The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released a draft regulation called, Regulations for Telecom Equipment’s Standards, 2022. These regulations shall come into force from the date of gazette notification. The regulation will be applicable on all license issued under the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re- organization) Act, 1996

The Regulation lists out the minimum international requirements that needs to meet for the technical standards, as of the following:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards (EMC) -applicable for all Satellite, Terminal, Terrestrial, Telecom and Wireless Equipment.

Health & Safety – applicable for all Satellite, Terminal, Terrestrial, Telecom and Wireless Equipment.

Radio Frequency (RF) Communication Standards – applicable to all Telecommunication Equipment
using the required radio Frequency.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Standards -applicable for all Mobile Devices using the required radio Frequency.

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