Islamabad: A high level delegation from e-and-International comprising top management held meetings with Secretary IT, Federal Secretary Privatisation and other key government stakeholders here. 

Delegation led by CEO International Mikhail Gerchuk met with Secretary IT, Mohsin Mushtaq, Secretary Privatisation, Dr. Iram A. Khan and Chairman PTA Major General (retd) Amir Azeem Bajwa HI (M).

Delegation from e& was accompanied by President and Group CEO PTCL and Ufone Hatem Bamatraf.  During meeting matters of mutual interest were discussed with focus especially on telecom sector and its significance on national economic growth. Agenda of discussion also included e& International and PTCL Group’s incredible support in developing strong infrastructure in Pakistan that would surely transform country into a digitalised economy. 

Management and government officials exchanged views on ongoing crisis in country by recent floods and ways to extend joint support for people during these tough times.  Issue of telecom companies in Pakistan, requiring import of communication equipment for their network up-gradation and expansion as well as to maintain quality-of-service requirements mandated for sector came under discussion including resolution of prevailing regulatory issues of telecom sector. 

Mikhail Gerchuk commended tremendous efforts of government of Pakistan including Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and Ministry of Privatisation. Hatem Bamatraf briefed government officials and dignitaries regarding Rs 1.75 billion flood relief package. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 29 2022

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