Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Main Basic (retd) Hafeez Ur Rehman has mentioned that preparations for Pakistan’s 5G spectrum public sale have been accomplished and the launch of 5G providers is approaching.
Talking throughout an off-the-cuff interplay with media representatives, he mentioned the PTA would request the federal government to carry the 5G spectrum public sale earlier than Ramadan.
The PTA chairman mentioned the data memorandum for the public sale could be issued inside the subsequent 10 to fifteen days. After its launch, telecom operators shall be given 45 days to finish the required course of. He added that if the data memorandum is issued by January 1, the 5G spectrum public sale might happen on February 15.
Addressing a nationwide cybersecurity consciousness seminar, Hafeez Ur Rehman pressured the significance of studying superior digital abilities in at this time’s digital age. He mentioned it’s a false impression for folks to imagine they absolutely perceive the digital world. He famous that many individuals spend a number of hours day by day on social media and suggested utilizing digital platforms solely when wanted.
The PTA chairman additionally highlighted rising cyber dangers, referring to a case the place a citizen was defrauded of Rs. 30 million. He mentioned such incidents present the necessity for larger warning and public consciousness. He additional warned that synthetic intelligence-generated movies could be extremely deceptive, making it troublesome to inform the distinction between actual and pretend content material.
He mentioned the federal government is taking part in its position by introducing related legal guidelines, however emphasised that people should additionally take duty for their very own digital security. Hafeez Ur Rehman added that public consciousness will help forestall monetary losses and save lives, and reaffirmed that efforts would proceed to make sure a protected and safe digital atmosphere in Pakistan.