ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr Umar Saif, said on Friday that the national roaming facility’s scope would be extended to motorways and national highways to facilitate travellers. During his visit to the headquarters of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Dr. Umar Saif said, “The government is taking all possible steps to promote the telecom sector in the country.” Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman, Member Compliance & Enforcement PTA, Dr. Khawar Sidique Khokhar, and senior officers of MoIT&T and PTA were present on the occasion. Senior officers briefed the minister about the functions of PTA, regulatory initiatives, and the overall performance of the telecom sector. The minister was informed that the PTA has consistently facilitated the thriving telecom industry in Pakistan, providing state-of-the-art telecom, broadband, and ICT services. DNA
