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Achievements 2005-06 Last Updated (Thursday, 17 January 2008)
  • During 2005-06 total telecom revenue was Rs 192.6 billion.

  • Share of telecom sector alone in GDP increased from 1.8% to 2.0%.

  • FDI in telecom sector amounted to US$ 1905.1 million making it 54.1% of the total FDI in the country.

  • During 2005-06, telecom sector contributed Rs. 77.1 billion in the national exchequer in terms of taxes and regulatory fee. GST/CED collection during the period reached Rs. 26.7 billion.

  • During the year, almost 183,063 additional direct & indirect jobs were created in the telecom sector.

  • Total Teledensity of Pakistan reached 26.19% in June 2006.

  • Total number of mobile subscribers in Pakistan reached 36.77 million by end of June 2006 bringing mobile density to 22.16% crossing fixed line teledensity which is 3.37%.

  • LDI tariffs reduced as low as Rs 0.99 per minute and NWD call is available at Rs 0.52 per minute.

  • During the year, LDIâ??s revenues increased by 168%.

  • WLL subscribers in Pakistan reached 1.02 million showing growth rate of more than 287%.

  • Internet service is available in more the 2389 Cities and towns in Pakistan, facilitating 12 million users.

  • 21 out of 28 Districts of Balochistan covered with mobile or wireless networks.

  • PTA provided consultancy and assistance to other countries like Uganda, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Oman.

  • Telecommunication Development Bureau of the ITU awarded G-Rex award.

  • The Authority developed defined standards of service and plans to enforce them against the offered quality of service whenever required.

  • International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) blocking system to stop Mobile handset theft.

  • The Authority finally reduced the Mobile Termination Rates (MTR) from Rs 1.60/minute to Rs 1.25/minute from 1st July 2006 to 30th June 2007.

  • PTA carried out 1,421 Commencement Inspections, 3 Surveys, 11,689 Inspections and Resolved 141,141 Complaints.

  • The Authority issued Determination against number of telecom companies during the year for violation of license conditions.

  • PTA contributed Rs 200 million to the Presidentâ??s Earthquake relief fund.

 
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