Developing Telecoms Newsletter Sign Up Keep up-to-date with the latest telecoms news in emerging markets globally. Subscribe to Developing Telecoms' FREE weekly newsletter. Afghanistan Bosnia and Herzegowina Cook Islands Samoa South Sudan, Republic of Sweden Uruguay Business/Industry/Finance User * Your personal data will not be shared with third parties. Click here to view our privacy policy. 3064 The government of Pakistan has renewed the licence of state operator PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited) for a further 25 years. The new validity period began on 1st January 2021. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that the integrated licence is technology-neutral and permits the company to deliver all telecom services nationwide, with the notable exception of mobile services.