As per the Regulations, all devices are to be manufactured as per ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) technical standards. Finished/ manufactured device made locally should display the label “Manufactured in Pakistan”. The Authority shall consider all applications on merit for authorization to manufacture mobile devices in Pakistan. The key factors such as technical competence, experience of applicant’s management, key members of staff and local participation in the business; and technical viability of the applicant’s business plan for mobile device manufacturing will determine whether authorization is to be granted to the applicant. The duration of the authorization will be valid for 10 years. The Regulations are available on PTA website: www.pta.gov.pk
