📞 PTA to Begin Final Meetings With 9 LDI Operators Over Rs. 78 Billion in Unpaid Dues

Pakistan’s telecom watchdog is cracking down on unpaid dues—big time. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is launching its final round of high-stakes meetings with nine Long Distance International (LDI) telecom companies that owe a staggering Rs. 78 billion combined. 😱

This decisive step could lead to either the renewal or cancellation of licenses, depending on the outcome of these discussions.

🧾 What’s the Issue?

PTA is chasing after:

• Rs. 24 billion in principal dues
• Rs. 54 billion in late payment charges

These telecom companies have failed to meet their financial obligations, putting them in violation of license conditions.

📅 Meeting Schedule — Who’s Up First?

PTA has summoned each company individually to explain their case at PTA Headquarters. Here’s the full meeting calendar:

📍 Location: PTA Headquarters
👨‍💼 Chaired by: PTA Chairman Major General (retd) Hafeez-ur-Rehman
🔍 Participants: PTA Members, DG Licensing, senior officers, & MoITT representative

⚠️ What Happens If a Company Skips the Meeting?

PTA has warned all companies: failure to appear on the scheduled date will result in a decision based solely on the existing records—no second chances.

🚫 No-show = No defense.

Once the meetings wrap up, PTA will announce final decisions on whether each LDI license is renewed, suspended, or canceled.

💬 Why This Matters

This isn’t just telecom drama—it’s about:

• Enforcing regulatory compliance
• Protecting national revenues
• Ensuring fair play in the digital and communications industry

Delays in dues can cripple sector development and shift burdens onto compliant operators.

🚨 What’s Next?

The industry awaits PTA’s verdicts post-meetings. These decisions could reshape the LDI market, force mergers, or even trigger fresh license auctions.

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