SCO Can be Allowed to Start Cellular Services in Pakistan: Law Ministry

[Zibago]

SCO Can be Allowed to Start Cellular Services in Pakistan: Law Ministry
Aamir Attaa

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Fate of Special Communication Organization’s operations in Pakistan is likely to be decided in a Senate Sub-Committee meeting that is planned for tomorrow, we have confirmed with sources.

According to details available with ProPakistani, Special Communication Organization, also known as SCO, is hoping to get cellular licenses and the operations for all regions of Pakistan.

SCO currently has cellular operations in AJK and GB and is set to get 3G and 4G licenses for AJK and GB as soon as PTA is ready to auction the spectrum for northern areas.

Besides its operations in AJK and GB, SCO wanted to step into rest of Pakistan and is hoping to get a nod from the federal government to start cellular services in entire Pakistan.

SCO, for the purpose, had its meetings with Prime Minister of Pakistan and other relevant authorities after which the matter was sent to a Senate’s Standing Committee for further deliberation.

Senate’s Standing Committee, in order to take a definitive decision, had sought Ministry of Law’s opinion to see if it would be legal to enhance SCO’s license for operating in Pakistan or not.

If sources are to be believed then Law Ministry has done its home work on the issue and it thinks that SCO can be allowed by the government to operate cellular network in Pakistan.

This essentially means that as per Telecom Act of Pakistan, there’s no legal binding to restrict SCO in AJK and GB only.

Ministry of Law and Justice is likely to share its findings with Senate’s Committee tomorrow.

On the other side, as one may imagine, cellular companies are not happy about the situation. They have recorded their utmost protest with Ministry of IT that will also be available in tomorrow’s meeting.

Telecom operators have clearly communicated that they can go to any level if decision is taken in SCO’s favor.

Committee, after hearing the opinion from all stakeholders, will send its recommendations for any legislation changes, if required.

If allowed, Special Communication Organization will be allowed to setup its cellular operations in Pakistan to take the count of total number of cellular operators in the country to five again.
https://propakistani.pk/2017/12/28/sco-can-allowed-start-cellular-services-pakistan-law-ministry/
Ah SCO the shitty carrier that has piss poor voice quality
@WAJsal @django @waz

 

[Path-Finder]

woop wooop

 

[Bashido]

Here we go. Now FDI will stop in this sector also. In which world, Armed forces do business? No doubt Pakistan is a deep state,

 

[Darth Vader]

Almost all of the other operators are foreign,
National security could be a problem

People complaining army doing business how many private company were doing business which had postive impact on local communities beside profits

Talking about army doing business , shows how incompetent people are , and when you leave a space , someone will take over so and atleast they are investing in Pakistan unlike many others

 

[Zibago]

Here we go. Now FDI will stop in this sector also. In which world, Armed forces do business? No doubt Pakistan is a deep state,

The ministry of information is giving them NOC so they can milk this sector even more as the old 3g/4g license money has ran out

People complaining army doing business how many private company were doing business which had postive impact on local communities beside profits

I dont see that happening there are legal hurdles this stupid move will be reversed

 

[Bashido]

The ministry of information is giving them NOC so they can milk this sector even more as the old 3g/4g license money has ran out

Army should not be allowed to do business. It is simple and you know why. Army has 50 billion dollars trade base yet they take 8 billion dollars from GDP everywhere

 

[Zibago]

Army should not be allowed to do business. It is simple and you know why. Army has 50 billion dollars trade base yet they take 8 billion dollars from GDP everywhere

Not the original topic you pathetic paid hack

 

[Bashido]

Not the original topic you pathetic paid hack

LOl.... how you have judged that i am being paid by someone? Who gonna pay me RAW?
Please come out from ur miserable state

 

[Zibago]

LOl.... how you have judged that i am being paid by someone? Who gonna pay me RAW?

Not raw but clowns of na ahel league
http://nation.com.pk/02-Jul-2015/maryam-led-pml-n-social-media-cell-active-on-all-fronts

Please come out from ur miserable state

Says the dude who was bitching about the army in a thread which was about a decision made the corrupt to the core ministry of information
@django @Arsalan @Hell hound @PakSword @Syed1.

 

[Bashido]

Says the dude who was bitching about the army in a thread which was about a decision made the corrupt to the core ministry of information
@django @Arsalan @Hell hound @PakSword @Syed1.

Everyone knows how this decision will make.

Look mate I am not against our forces but they should focus on their jobs for what they are being paid. Terrorists tau in say sanbhalay nahe jatay aur business karwa lou jitnay marzi

 

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PTCL has been giving licenses in GB and AJK despite clear legal provisions stating that it can not access those northern areas (Licenses were giving and operated unconstitutionally even now in GB.). SCO was created to operate in Kashmir specifically and exclusively. I have no problem with private operators but due to the situation of Kashmir, SCO should be only allowed to operate there. It is strategically and security wise, the best option.
Having said that, SCO should not be allowed to operate elsewhere is the country.
In ideal situation, SCO should solely exclusively work in GB-AJK region while all other operators work in All of Pakistan as Constitutionally stated.
Meanwhile, The army also wants SCO to start operating in FATA which seems understandable but is not in agreement with the spirit of constitution.
We need to take all decisions in the light of security needs as well.

 

[Zibago]

Everyone knows how this decision will make.

I am pretty sure the word you are looking for was "WAS MADE"

Look mate I am not against our forces but they should focus on their jobs for what they are being paid.

Yes they are unlike some who are begging Saudis to let them off the hook

 

[volatile]

It will be the worst decision to allow it for civilian use and as separate commercial activity

 

[Bashido]

It will be the worst decision to allow it for civilian use and as separate commercial activity

Soon you'll see NAB and SC launching investigations against Mobilink and Ufone to clear out the playing field.

 

[somebozo]

Here we go. Now FDI will stop in this sector also. In which world, Armed forces do business? No doubt Pakistan is a deep state,

Almost all of the other operators are foreign,
National security could be a problem

People complaining army doing business how many private company were doing business which had postive impact on local communities beside profits

Talking about army doing business , shows how incompetent people are , and when you leave a space , someone will take over so and atleast they are investing in Pakistan unlike many others

It would be good idea to allow SCO for linking up all government departments so govt offical do not use private networks owned by foreign companies..which could be national security disaster waiting to happen..

Soon you'll see NAB and SC launching investigations against Mobilink and Ufone to clear out the playing field.

Also Telenor and Zong for shitty 4G services...