The government has decided to regulate incoming international phone calls as part of efforts to improve revenue collection, strengthen security, and enhance transparency in the telecom sector.
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According to sources in the Ministry of Information Technology, international calls are currently routed through Long Distance and International (LDI) operators, and the new regulatory framework aims to streamline and better monitor this system.
The Ministry of IT has issued policy directions to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to begin implementing regulations for incoming overseas calls.
Sources said consultations with relevant telecom companies and stakeholders are currently underway, after which the PTA will grant final approval to the framework.
Officials said the new system will introduce stronger checks and balances in international call routing, improve revenue generation, and reinforce security oversight.
Preparations are also being made for the PTA to more closely monitor international call traffic and enforce stricter controls over telecom operations.
The move is expected to further expand the role of local telecom operators and LDI companies in managing international communication traffic.
