KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to develop framework for renewal of mobile cellular licenses in Pakistan. In this regard, the telecom regulator has sought services of an independent consultant/consulting firm for the development of license renewal framework. The PTA has invited Request for Proposal (RFP) from consultants to create a fair regulatory regime to promote investment, encourage competition, protect consumer interest and ensure high quality Information & Communication Technology (ICT) services. Telecommunication sector of Pakistan was deregulated in 2003 with the issuance of De-regulation Policy 2003 and Mobile Cellular Policy 2004. Liberalization and deregulation of telecom sector has resulted in unprecedented growth in availability and use of telecom services in the country, thereby provided socio economic opportunities to the people of Pakistan. In order to continue the growth momentum in the telecom sector, to provide policy consistency and necessary regulatory changes, and building investor confidence, Government initiated the process for the review of telecom policy in 2014. After due deliberation with all the relevant stakeholders, Government of Pakistan issued the Telecommunication Policy 2015, which provides a comprehensive framework and roadmap for the regulatory and policy environment for Pakistan’s telecom sector. According to Terms of References (ToRs), the consultant shall devise a framework for “Mobile Cellular License Renewal” to achieve technical and economic efficiencies. Published in Daily Times, July 25th , 2017.