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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Etisalat Group’s CEO and senior officials to discuss expanding investments in Pakistan’s ICT and telecom sectors. The government emphasized its commitment to a business-friendly environment to boost the digital economy. Etisalat reaffirmed its long-term dedication to supporting Pakistan’s digital development and connectivity targets.
Etisalat has appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene in the stalled merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan. Despite submitting required legal documentation, the Competition Commission of Pakistan has not made a decision, causing financial losses and delays in development. Etisalat urges swift government action to resolve the issue.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, invited Etisalat and e& to increase their investments in Pakistan’s telecom sector during a meeting in Dubai. The discussions focused on Pakistan’s favorable investment policies and the potential for further growth, aiming to strengthen the country’s telecom infrastructure.